1961 Austin A 99 vs. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 18 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 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 114 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, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice (278 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 99. 1979 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. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 99 | 1979 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 99 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1644 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2950 mm |
