1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1963 Austin A 99
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 99 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
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, 1963 Austin A 99 (224 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. (203 Nm). This means 1963 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1963 Austin A 99 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | 90 | A 99 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 107 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1530 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |
