1962 Austin A 60 vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1975 Nissan Silvia is newer by 13 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Silvia (94 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 60. (39 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Silvia 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 48 kg more than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
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, 1975 Nissan Silvia (138 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 60. (87 Nm). This means 1975 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 60. 1975 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1962 Austin A 60 has manual transmission. 1962 Austin A 60 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 60 | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 60 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 94 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2350 mm |
