1961 Austin A 99 vs. 1975 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1975 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 14 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chevrolet Caprice (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 492 kg more than 1961 Austin A 99. 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, 1975 Chevrolet Caprice (353 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 99. 1975 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1961 Austin A 99 has manual transmission. 1961 Austin A 99 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 99 | 1975 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 99 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2022 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3100 mm |
