1966 Austin A 60 vs. 1982 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1982 Toyota Starlet is newer by 16 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 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Austin A 60 (60 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (55 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Austin A 60 should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Austin A 60 weights approximately 346 kg more than 1982 Toyota Starlet. 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, 1966 Austin A 60 (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (84 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1966 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 60 | 1982 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 60 | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 55 HP |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 40 L |
