1962 Austin A 60 vs. 1997 Tata Estate
To start off, 1997 Tata Estate is newer by 35 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 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Tata Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Tata Estate (67 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 60. (39 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Tata Estate should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Tata Estate weights approximately 522 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, 1997 Tata Estate (118 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 60. (87 Nm). This means 1997 Tata Estate 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 | 1997 Tata Estate | |
| Make | Austin | Tata |
| Model | A 60 | Estate |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1997 |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2830 mm |
