1966 Austin A 60 vs. 1966 Avanti Avanti
To start off, both 1966 Austin A 60 and 1966 Avanti Avanti were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Avanti Avanti (254 HP) has 194 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 340 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 60 | 1966 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Austin | Avanti |
| Model | A 60 | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 254 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 95 L |
