1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1980 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1980 Lancia Beta is newer by 12 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lancia Beta (118 HP) has 58 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Beta 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 62 kg more than 1980 Lancia Beta.
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, 1980 Lancia Beta (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Lancia Beta 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 | 1980 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Austin | Lancia |
Model | A 60 | Beta |
Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 59 L |