1962 Austin A 60 vs. 1978 Fiat 131
To start off, 1978 Fiat 131 is newer by 16 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Austin A 60 (60 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin A 60 should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat 131 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1962 Austin A 60.
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, 1962 Austin A 60 (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin A 60 | 1978 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 60 | 131 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |