1962 Austin A 60 vs. 1985 Porsche 924
To start off, 1985 Porsche 924 is newer by 23 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 2,478 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 924 (150 HP) has 111 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 60. (39 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 924 weights approximately 99 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, 1985 Porsche 924 (195 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 60. (87 Nm). This means 1985 Porsche 924 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 | 1985 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 60 | 924 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1487 cc | 2478 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 150 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 195 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 1217 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |