1965 Austin A 60 vs. 1981 Fiat 131
To start off, 1981 Fiat 131 is newer by 16 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, 1981 Fiat 131 (71 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Fiat 131 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 60 kg more than 1981 Fiat 131.
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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (110 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1965 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin A 60 | 1981 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 60 | 131 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1621 cc | 1367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 71 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |
