1960 Austin A 99 vs. 1977 Holden GTS
To start off, 1977 Holden GTS is newer by 17 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden GTS (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden GTS 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 55 kg more than 1977 Holden GTS.
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, 1977 Holden GTS (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 99. 1977 Holden GTS has automatic transmission and 1960 Austin A 99 has manual transmission. 1960 Austin A 99 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Holden GTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 99 | 1977 Holden GTS | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | A 99 | GTS |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2830 mm |
