1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz
To start off, 1963 Austin A 99 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Biarritz would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Biarritz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Biarritz (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Biarritz should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 765 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, 1960 Cadillac Biarritz (590 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin A 99. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz 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. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 99 | 1960 Cadillac Biarritz | |
| Make | Austin | Cadillac |
| Model | A 99 | Biarritz |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 6389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 75 L |
