1964 Austin A 99 vs. 2000 GMC Savana
To start off, 2000 GMC Savana is newer by 36 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GMC Savana (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Savana weights approximately 800 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, 2000 GMC Savana (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 99. 2000 GMC Savana 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. 2000 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 99 | 2000 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Austin | GMC |
| Model | A 99 | Savana |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 15 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 117 L |
