1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1978 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1978 Avanti Avanti is newer by 16 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 6,568 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 50 kg more than 1962 Austin A 99. 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, 1978 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 99 | 1978 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Austin | Avanti |
| Model | A 99 | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 6568 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2780 mm |
