1964 Austin A 60 vs. 1984 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1984 Nissan Silvia is newer by 20 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 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Silvia (133 HP) has 73 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 75 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, 1984 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 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 | 1984 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 60 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1964 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 133 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2440 mm |