1960 Austin A 99 vs. 1986 Caterham 1700
To start off, 1986 Caterham 1700 is newer by 26 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, 1986 Caterham 1700 (168 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Caterham 1700 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 99.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 99 | 1986 Caterham 1700 | |
Make | Austin | Caterham |
Model | A 99 | 1700 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1692 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 36 L |