1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1964 Austin A 99
To start off, 1969 Abarth 1300 is newer by 5 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, 1969 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Abarth 1300 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 894 kg more than 1969 Abarth 1300.
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 Austin A 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Abarth 1300 | 1964 Austin A 99 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 1300 | A 99 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 34 L |
