1960 Austin A 99 vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1962 Lancia Appia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Austin A 99 (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 99 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1962 Lancia Appia. 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, 1960 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 99 | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Austin | Lancia |
Model | A 99 | Appia |
Year Released | 1960 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 37 L |