1961 Austin A 60 vs. 1963 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1963 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 1,621 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Triumph Spitfire (62 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 60 weights approximately 415 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, 1961 Austin A 60 (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph Spitfire. (91 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 60 | 1963 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Austin | Triumph |
| Model | A 60 | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1621 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 62 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 76 mm |
| 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 | 1120 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 40 L |
