1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1951 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1962 Austin A 99 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Austin A 99 (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 99 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1951 Fiat 1400. 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, 1962 Austin A 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 99 | 1951 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 99 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 6.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |
