1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1979 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 16 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 2,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco (261 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco 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 230 kg more than 1979 Lamborghini Urraco.
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, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco (275 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 99 | 1979 Lamborghini Urraco | |
| Make | Austin | Lamborghini |
| Model | A 99 | Urraco |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 64.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |
