1965 Austin A 60 vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1965 Austin A 60 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,621 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Porsche 356 (75 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 60 weights approximately 282 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1965 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin A 60 | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 60 | 356 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1621 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 838 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 52 L |