1965 Austin A 60 vs. 1972 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1972 Volkswagen 1302 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 60 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 26 more horse power than 1972 Volkswagen 1302. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Austin A 60 should accelerate faster than 1972 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 60 weights approximately 364 kg more than 1972 Volkswagen 1302. 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volkswagen 1302. (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volkswagen 1302.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin A 60 | 1972 Volkswagen 1302 | |
| Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
| Model | A 60 | 1302 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1621 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 34 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
