1959 Austin A 99 vs. 1970 Fiat 130
To start off, 1970 Fiat 130 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 130 (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 99. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 99 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1970 Fiat 130.
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, 1959 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 99 | 1970 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 99 | 130 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2866 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |