1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle vs. 1960 Austin A 99
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 99 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle.
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, 1960 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle | 1960 Austin A 99 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Eagle | A 99 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |