1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 10 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 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (89 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin A 60 weights approximately 6 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica.
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, 1978 Toyota Celica (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica 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 | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 60 | Celica |
Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 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 | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |