1960 Austin A 99 vs. 1970 Triumph Stag
To start off, 1970 Triumph Stag is newer by 10 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 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Triumph Stag is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Triumph Stag (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Triumph Stag should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 99 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1970 Triumph Stag.
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, 1970 Triumph Stag (234 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Triumph Stag will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 99 | 1970 Triumph Stag | |
Make | Austin | Triumph |
Model | A 99 | Stag |
Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 64.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 63 L |