1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1982 Fiat Abarth
To start off, 1982 Fiat Abarth is newer by 20 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, 1982 Fiat Abarth (140 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Fiat Abarth 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 390 kg more than 1982 Fiat Abarth.
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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat Abarth. (215 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat Abarth.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin A 99 | 1982 Fiat Abarth | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 99 | Abarth |
Year Released | 1962 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2450 mm |