1964 Austin A 99 vs. 1964 Bizzarrini A3C
To start off, both 1964 Austin A 99 and 1964 Bizzarrini A3C were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Bizzarrini A3C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Bizzarrini A3C (361 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Bizzarrini A3C should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 99 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1964 Bizzarrini A3C.
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, 1964 Bizzarrini A3C (510 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Bizzarrini A3C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 99 | 1964 Bizzarrini A3C | |
| Make | Austin | Bizzarrini |
| Model | A 99 | A3C |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 361 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2460 mm |
