1961 Austin A 99 vs. 1974 Seat 1430
To start off, 1974 Seat 1430 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Austin A 99 (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1974 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 99 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1974 Seat 1430. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1961 Austin A 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1961 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 99 | 1974 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Austin | Seat |
| Model | A 99 | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2430 mm |
