1964 Austin A 60 vs. 1968 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1968 Toyota Corolla is newer by 4 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 9 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin A 60 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 60 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corolla. 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 60 | 1968 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 60 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
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 | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |