1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1971 Lancia Stratos is newer by 9 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, 1971 Lancia Stratos (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos 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 550 kg more than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
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) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (155 Nm). This means 1962 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 99 | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Austin | Lancia |
| Model | A 99 | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| 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 | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2170 mm |
