1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1964 Austin A 60
To start off, 1964 Austin A 60 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 700 (63 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 60. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 60 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1961 Abarth 700.
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, 1964 Austin A 60 (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 700 | 1964 Austin A 60 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 700 | A 60 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 69 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 34 L |