1961 Austin A 99 vs. 1975 Fiat 500
To start off, 1975 Fiat 500 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 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 89 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 99 weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1975 Fiat 500. 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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1961 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 99 | 1975 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 99 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 22 L |
