1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1972 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1972 Buick Riviera is newer by 9 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 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Riviera weights approximately 510 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, 1972 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin A 99. 1972 Buick Riviera 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. 1972 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 99 | 1972 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | A 99 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 95 L |
