1964 Austin A 60 vs. 1965 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1965 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 60 would be higher. 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 7 more horse power than 1965 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin A 60 should accelerate faster than 1965 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 60 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1965 Volkswagen 1600. 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 60 | 1965 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
| Model | A 60 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 40 L |
