1961 Austin A vs. 1963 Innocenti 950
To start off, 1963 Innocenti 950 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Innocenti 950 (40 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1961 Austin A. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Innocenti 950 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A weights approximately 450 kg more than 1963 Innocenti 950.
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 (87 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Innocenti 950. (71 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1961 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin A | 1963 Innocenti 950 | |
Make | Austin | Innocenti |
Model | A | 950 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2040 mm |