1960 Austin A 99 vs. 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus
To start off, 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus 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 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus (150 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus 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 570 kg more than 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus.
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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus. (203 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 99 | 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus | |
| Make | Austin | Talbot |
| Model | A 99 | Sunbeam-Lotus |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2170 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 40 L |
