1978 Alpine A 442 vs. 1965 Austin A 60
To start off, 1978 Alpine A 442 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Alpine A 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alpine A 442 (484 HP) has 424 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alpine A 442 should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 60 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1978 Alpine A 442.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alpine A 442 | 1965 Austin A 60 | |
| Make | Alpine | Austin |
| Model | A 442 | A 60 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1621 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 484 HP | 60 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1120 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2550 mm |
