1980 Audi Quattro vs. 1960 Austin A 99
To start off, 1980 Audi Quattro is newer by 20 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, 1980 Audi Quattro (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Quattro 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 240 kg more than 1980 Audi Quattro.
Because 1980 Audi Quattro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Austin A 99. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Audi Quattro will offer significantly more control. 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, 1980 Audi Quattro (285 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Quattro | 1960 Austin A 99 | |
| Make | Audi | Austin |
| Model | Quattro | A 99 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2143 cc | 2910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 34 L |
