1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Toyota Carina is newer by 26 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, 1994 Toyota Carina (113 HP) has 53 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Carina weights approximately 13 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Toyota Carina (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Carina 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 | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 60 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 113 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2590 mm |
