1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1993 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1993 Toyota Supra is newer by 25 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Supra (325 HP) has 265 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Supra weights approximately 444 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, 1993 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Supra 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 | 1993 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 60 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 325 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1566 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
