1976 Audi 100 vs. 1968 Austin A 60
To start off, 1976 Audi 100 is newer by 8 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 1,986 cc (5 cylinders), 1976 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Audi 100 (70 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Audi 100 weights approximately 88 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, both vehicles can yield 122 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Audi 100 | 1968 Austin A 60 | |
Make | Audi | Austin |
Model | 100 | A 60 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1986 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 34 L |