1962 Austin A 60 vs. 1970 Fiat 124
To start off, 1970 Fiat 124 is newer by 8 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 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 124 (59 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 60. (39 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 60 weights approximately 188 kg more than 1970 Fiat 124.
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, both vehicles can yield 87 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin A 60 | 1970 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 60 | 124 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 87 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |