1962 Austin A 60 vs. 1967 Riley 4
To start off, 1967 Riley 4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Riley 4 (67 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 60. (39 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Riley 4 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1962 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, 1967 Riley 4 (120 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 60. (87 Nm). This means 1967 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 60 | 1967 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Austin | Riley |
| Model | A 60 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
