1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1951 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1963 Austin A 99 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,523 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 193 kg more than 1963 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, 1951 Buick LeSabre (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin A 99. 1951 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1963 Austin A 99 has manual transmission. 1963 Austin A 99 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1951 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 99 | 1951 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | A 99 | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 517 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1723 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 151 L |
