1967 Austin A 60 vs. 1974 Seat 131
To start off, 1974 Seat 131 is newer by 7 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 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Seat 131 (74 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Seat 131 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 145 kg more than 1974 Seat 131.
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, 1974 Seat 131 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Seat 131 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 | 1974 Seat 131 | |
Make | Austin | Seat |
Model | A 60 | 131 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |