1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1976 Chrysler 1609
To start off, 1976 Chrysler 1609 is newer by 13 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, 1976 Chrysler 1609 (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chrysler 1609 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 405 kg more than 1976 Chrysler 1609.
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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chrysler 1609. (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chrysler 1609.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 99 | 1976 Chrysler 1609 | |
| Make | Austin | Chrysler |
| Model | A 99 | 1609 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 91.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 65 L |
