1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1953 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1963 Austin A 99 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Lancia Aurelia (117 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 99 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1953 Lancia Aurelia.
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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm). This means 1963 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin A 99 | 1953 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Austin | Lancia |
Model | A 99 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1963 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 186 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 48 L |