1955 Abarth Coupe vs. 1948 Austin A 110
To start off, 1955 Abarth Coupe is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Abarth Coupe (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Abarth Coupe should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1955 Abarth Coupe.
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 Coupe | 1948 Austin A 110 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | Coupe | A 110 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 34 L |