1960 Austin A 99 vs. 1979 Buick Regal
To start off, 1979 Buick Regal is newer by 19 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 4,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Regal (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Regal 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 35 kg more than 1979 Buick Regal.
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, 1979 Buick Regal (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 99. 1979 Buick Regal 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. 1979 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 99 | 1979 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | A 99 | Regal |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 4348 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2750 mm |
