1964 Austin A 60 vs. 1973 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1973 Peugeot 504 is newer by 9 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Peugeot 504 (91 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1964 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, 1973 Peugeot 504 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 60 | 1973 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Austin | Peugeot |
| Model | A 60 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 91 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2910 mm |
