2003 Ascari KZ1 vs. 1963 Austin A 99
To start off, 2003 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 393 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 99 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2003 Ascari KZ1.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ascari KZ1 | 1963 Austin A 99 | |
| Make | Ascari | Austin |
| Model | KZ1 | A 99 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 2800 mm |
