1966 Austin A 60 vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, 1972 Porsche 914 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 914 (79 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 914 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 195 kg more than 1972 Porsche 914.
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, 1972 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 60. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 914 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 | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 60 | 914 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 79 HP |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 61 L |
