1955 Abarth 210 vs. 1956 Austin A 30
To start off, 1956 Austin A 30 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 210. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 210 would be higher. At 802 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Abarth 210 (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Abarth 210 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 30 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1955 Abarth 210.
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 210 | 1956 Austin A 30 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 210 | A 30 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 28 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 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 | 410 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 3470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 940 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1960 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 48 L |
