1967 Austin A 60 vs. 1951 Buick 40
To start off, 1967 Austin A 60 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick 40 (119 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1967 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, 1951 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin A 60 | 1951 Buick 40 | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | A 60 | 40 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 4066 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 119 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3090 mm |
