1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 10 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 (52 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 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 147 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 1600.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 55 | 1970 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
Model | A 55 | 1600 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |