1961 Austin 7 vs. 1980 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1980 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin 7 would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Pontiac 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Pontiac 1000 (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1961 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Pontiac 1000 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Pontiac 1000 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1961 Austin 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Pontiac 1000 (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin 7. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Pontiac 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin 7 | 1980 Pontiac 1000 | |
| Make | Austin | Pontiac |
| Model | 7 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2400 mm |
