1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1952 Austin A 40
To start off, 1956 Abarth 750 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 41 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 40 weights approximately 416 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1952 Austin A 40 (79 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1952 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 750 | 1952 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 750 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 79 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 113 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 584 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2360 mm |