1961 Austin A 60 vs. 1974 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1974 Opel Admiral is newer by 13 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Opel Admiral (142 HP) has 82 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Opel Admiral weights approximately 355 kg more than 1961 Austin A 60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1974 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 60 | 1974 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A 60 | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1621 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 142 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |
