1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1961 Fiat 850
To start off, 1962 Austin A 99 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 850 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 59 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 99 weights approximately 917 kg more than 1961 Fiat 850. 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin A 99 | 1961 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 99 | 850 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 613 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 38 L |