1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 8 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 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (345 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 693 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, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (679 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin A 99. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood 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. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin A 99 | 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
Make | Austin | Cadillac |
Model | A 99 | Fleetwood |
Year Released | 1963 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 7725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 679 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 109.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 103.1 mm |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2223 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3380 mm |