1964 Austin A 60 vs. 1981 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1981 Nissan Silvia is newer by 17 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Silvia (97 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 60 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1981 Nissan Silvia.
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, 1981 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Silvia 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 | 1981 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 60 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 97 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
