1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1963 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1963 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Triumph Spitfire (62 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 55 weights approximately 417 kg more than 1963 Triumph Spitfire.
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 55 (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph Spitfire. (91 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 55 | 1963 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Austin | Triumph |
Model | A 55 | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |