1965 Austin A 60 vs. 1984 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1984 Peugeot 604 is newer by 19 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 2,847 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Peugeot 604 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Peugeot 604 (153 HP) has 93 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 604 should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1965 Austin A 60. 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, 1984 Peugeot 604 (242 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Peugeot 604 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 | 1984 Peugeot 604 | |
| Make | Austin | Peugeot |
| Model | A 60 | 604 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1621 cc | 2847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 153 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
