1966 Austin A 60 vs. 1954 Buick 70
To start off, 1966 Austin A 60 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 70 (200 HP) has 140 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 863 kg more than 1966 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, 1954 Buick 70 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 60. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 60 | 1954 Buick 70 | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | A 60 | 70 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 5274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1983 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3230 mm |
