1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1969 Bizzarrini GT
To start off, 1969 Bizzarrini GT is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bizzarrini GT (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bizzarrini GT should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 99 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1969 Bizzarrini GT.
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, 1963 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Bizzarrini GT. (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Bizzarrini GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 99 | 1969 Bizzarrini GT | |
| Make | Austin | Bizzarrini |
| Model | A 99 | GT |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2210 mm |
