1967 Austin A 60 vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 1973 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (226 HP) has 166 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin A 60 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911.
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, 1973 Porsche 911 (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 911 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 | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 60 | 911 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 226 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |