1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1981 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1981 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 18 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, 1963 Austin A 99 (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1981 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1981 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 99 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1981 Pontiac 1000. 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, 1963 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin A 99 | 1981 Pontiac 1000 | |
Make | Austin | Pontiac |
Model | A 99 | 1000 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2400 mm |