1960 Austin A 40 vs. 1967 Willys-Overland Interlagos
To start off, 1967 Willys-Overland Interlagos is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Willys-Overland Interlagos (52 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Willys-Overland Interlagos should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 40 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1967 Willys-Overland Interlagos.
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, 1967 Willys-Overland Interlagos (76 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Willys-Overland Interlagos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 40 | 1967 Willys-Overland Interlagos | |
Make | Austin | Willys-Overland |
Model | A 40 | Interlagos |
Year Released | 1960 | 1967 |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 76 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2110 mm |