1964 Austin A 60 vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra is newer by 24 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (232 HP) has 172 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Supra weights approximately 483 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, 1988 Toyota Supra (351 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Supra 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 | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 60 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 232 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1603 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |
