1959 Austin A 99 vs. 1983 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1983 Lancia Beta is newer by 24 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, 1983 Lancia Beta (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 99. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lancia Beta 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 486 kg more than 1983 Lancia Beta.
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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 99 | 1983 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Austin | Lancia |
Model | A 99 | Beta |
Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 59 L |