1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1965 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1965 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lancia Flaminia 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 10 kg more than 1965 Lancia Flaminia.
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, both vehicles can yield 221 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin A 99 | 1965 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Austin | Lancia |
Model | A 99 | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1962 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2773 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 56 L |