1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1988 Lada 2104
To start off, 1988 Lada 2104 is newer by 20 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 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lada 2104 (70 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lada 2104 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 112 kg more than 1988 Lada 2104.
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, 1968 Austin A 60 (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Austin A 60 | 1988 Lada 2104 | |
| Make | Austin | Lada |
| Model | A 60 | 2104 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2430 mm |
