1962 Abarth 2400 vs. 1961 Austin A 99
To start off, 1962 Abarth 2400 is newer by 1 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, 1962 Abarth 2400 (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 99 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1962 Abarth 2400.
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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 2400.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Abarth 2400 | 1961 Austin A 99 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 2400 | A 99 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2323 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2800 mm |