1964 Austin A 60 vs. 1964 Steyr 700C
To start off, both 1964 Austin A 60 and 1964 Steyr 700C were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin A 60 (60 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1964 Steyr 700C. (20 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin A 60 should accelerate faster than 1964 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 60 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1964 Steyr 700C. 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, 1964 Austin A 60 (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Steyr 700C. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 60 | 1964 Steyr 700C | |
Make | Austin | Steyr |
Model | A 60 | 700C |
Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 643 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 20 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 1950 mm |