1961 Austin 7 vs. 1995 Plymouth Breeze
To start off, 1995 Plymouth Breeze is newer by 34 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Plymouth Breeze is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Plymouth Breeze (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1961 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Breeze should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Plymouth Breeze weights approximately 740 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, 1995 Plymouth Breeze (175 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin 7. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Plymouth Breeze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin 7 | 1995 Plymouth Breeze | |
| Make | Austin | Plymouth |
| Model | 7 | Breeze |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 79 L |
