1961 Austin A 60 vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 23 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, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic 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 320 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
Because 1961 Austin A 60 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 Austin A 60. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Honda Civic (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Civic 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 | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | A 60 | Civic |
Year Released | 1961 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1621 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 86.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 61 L |