1955 Abarth 209 vs. 1955 Austin A 30
To start off, both 1955 Abarth 209 and 1955 Austin A 30 were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,087 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Abarth 209 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Abarth 209 (65 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Abarth 209 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 30 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1955 Abarth 209.
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 209 | 1955 Austin A 30 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 209 | A 30 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1087 cc | 802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 28 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 3470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 48 L |
