1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1957 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1962 Austin A 99 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lancia Aurelia (116 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 99 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1957 Lancia Aurelia.
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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin A 99 | 1957 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Austin | Lancia |
Model | A 99 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1962 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2460 mm |