1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1981 Toyota Century
To start off, 1981 Toyota Century is newer by 13 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 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Century (168 HP) has 108 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Century weights approximately 683 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, 1981 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Century 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 | 1981 Toyota Century | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 60 | Century |
Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 168 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2870 mm |