1955 Abarth 208 vs. 1955 Austin A 55
To start off, both 1955 Abarth 208 and 1955 Austin A 55 were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Abarth 208 (65 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Abarth 208 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 55 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1955 Abarth 208.
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:
| 1955 Abarth 208 | 1955 Austin A 55 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 208 | A 55 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1088 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2530 mm |
