1967 Austin A 60 vs. 1965 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1967 Austin A 60 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin A 60 (60 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1965 Skoda 1202. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin A 60 should accelerate faster than 1965 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin A 60 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1965 Skoda 1202. 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, 1967 Austin A 60 (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin A 60 | 1965 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Austin | Skoda |
| Model | A 60 | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 30 L |
