1960 Austin A 99 vs. 1981 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 1981 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 21 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Chevrolet Suburban (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 702 kg more than 1960 Austin A 99. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Austin A 99. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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, 1981 Chevrolet Suburban (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 99. 1981 Chevrolet Suburban 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. 1981 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 99 | 1981 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 99 | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2232 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3300 mm |
