1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1954 Austin A 70
To start off, 1956 Abarth 750 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A 70 (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 70 weights approximately 724 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1954 Austin A 70 (157 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1954 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1954 Austin A 70 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 750 | A 70 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1954 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 56 L |
