1965 Austin A 60 vs. 1951 Austin A 40
To start off, 1965 Austin A 60 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,621 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Austin A 60 (60 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Austin A 60 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 60 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1951 Austin A 40. 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, 1965 Austin A 60 (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin A 60 | 1951 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Austin | Austin |
Model | A 60 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1621 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 34 L |