1965 Austin A 60 vs. 1980 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1980 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 15 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, 1980 Daihatsu Charmant (67 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Daihatsu Charmant 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 290 kg more than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant.
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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin A 60 | 1980 Daihatsu Charmant | |
Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
Model | A 60 | Charmant |
Year Released | 1965 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1621 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2340 mm |