1965 Austin A 60 vs. 1965 Steyr Haflinger
To start off, both 1965 Austin A 60 and 1965 Steyr Haflinger were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 36 more horse power than 1965 Steyr Haflinger. (24 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Austin A 60 should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 60 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1965 Steyr Haflinger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Austin A 60. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Steyr Haflinger will offer significantly more control. 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr Haflinger. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr Haflinger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin A 60 | 1965 Steyr Haflinger | |
| Make | Austin | Steyr |
| Model | A 60 | Haflinger |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 1621 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 24 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 2840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1360 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 1510 mm |
