1968 Austin A 60 vs. 2000 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2000 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 32 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, 2000 Daihatsu Charade (83 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Daihatsu Charade 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 277 kg more than 2000 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 1968 Austin A 60 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Austin A 60. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Daihatsu Charade, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Austin A 60 | 2000 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
| Model | A 60 | Charade |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 83 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2400 mm |
