1965 Austin A 60 vs. 1974 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1974 Nissan Skyline is newer by 9 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, 1974 Nissan Skyline (85 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Skyline 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 136 kg more than 1974 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1974 Nissan Skyline (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin A 60 | 1974 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 60 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1621 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |
