1964 Austin A 99 vs. 1984 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1984 Peugeot 604 is newer by 20 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 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Peugeot 604 (153 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 604 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 110 kg more than 1984 Peugeot 604.
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, 1984 Peugeot 604 (242 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Peugeot 604 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 | 1984 Peugeot 604 | |
Make | Austin | Peugeot |
Model | A 99 | 604 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 242 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |