1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1962 Austin A 60
To start off, 1963 Abarth 1600 is newer by 1 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP) has 116 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 60. (39 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 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 374 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600.
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, 1963 Abarth 1600 (167 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 60. (87 Nm). This means 1963 Abarth 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 1600 | 1962 Austin A 60 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 1600 | A 60 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 39 HP |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1118 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2550 mm |
