1961 Austin Mini Cooper vs. 1961 Austin A 60
To start off, both 1961 Austin Mini Cooper and 1961 Austin A 60 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,621 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Austin A 60 (60 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1961 Austin Mini Cooper. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Austin A 60 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 60 weights approximately 536 kg more than 1961 Austin Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1961 Austin Mini Cooper, 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, 1961 Austin A 60 (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin Mini Cooper. (74 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1961 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin Mini Cooper.
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1961 Austin Mini Cooper | 1961 Austin A 60 | |
Make | Austin | Austin |
Model | Mini Cooper | A 60 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1621 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 74 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 584 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 34 L |