1964 Austin A 60 vs. 1983 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1983 Nissan Sunny is newer by 19 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, 1983 Nissan Sunny (74 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Sunny 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 256 kg more than 1983 Nissan Sunny.
Because 1964 Austin A 60 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Austin A 60. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Sunny, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, both vehicles can yield 122 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 60 | 1983 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 60 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
