1960 Austin A 99 vs. 1979 Citroen CX
To start off, 1979 Citroen CX 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 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Citroen CX (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Citroen CX 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 295 kg more than 1979 Citroen CX.
Because 1960 Austin A 99 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Austin A 99. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Citroen CX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen CX. (167 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 99 | 1979 Citroen CX | |
Make | Austin | Citroen |
Model | A 99 | CX |
Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 87.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 82 mm |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2860 mm |