1961 Austin A 99 vs. 1978 Buick Electra
To start off, 1978 Buick Electra is newer by 17 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 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 255 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, 1978 Buick Electra (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 99. 1978 Buick Electra 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. 1978 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 99 | 1978 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | A 99 | Electra |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 5730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3030 mm |
