1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1964 Austin A 99
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 Alfa Romeo Spider (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 510 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (170 Nm). This means 1964 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1964 Austin A 99 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Spider | A 99 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 221 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2800 mm |