1959 Austin A 99 vs. 1976 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1976 Buick Riviera is newer by 17 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 6,595 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Riviera (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 99. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 235 kg more than 1959 Austin A 99. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Buick Riviera (435 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 99. 1976 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1959 Austin A 99 has manual transmission. 1959 Austin A 99 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 99 | 1976 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | A 99 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 6595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2950 mm |
