1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1971 Fiat 130 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (165 HP) has 105 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1968 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, 1971 Fiat 130 (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Austin A 60 | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 60 | 130 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 3235 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 165 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |