1964 Austin A 99 vs. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 695 kg more than 1964 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, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 99. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1964 Austin A 99 has manual transmission. 1964 Austin A 99 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 99 | 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Austin | Aston Martin |
Model | A 99 | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2920 mm |