1966 Austin A 60 vs. 1962 Fiat 1300
To start off, 1966 Austin A 60 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Fiat 1300 (64 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Fiat 1300 should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Austin A 60 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1962 Fiat 1300.
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, 1966 Austin A 60 (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1966 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 60 | 1962 Fiat 1300 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 60 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 64 HP |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 71.5 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 | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 37 L |
