1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1960 Austin A 55
To start off, 1960 Austin A 55 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Austin A 55 (51 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Austin A 55 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 55 weights approximately 677 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. 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, 1960 Austin A 55 (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 500 | 1960 Austin A 55 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 500 | A 55 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 45 L |