1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1967 Austin A 40
To start off, 1967 Austin A 40 is newer by 10 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 1,096 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin A 40 (47 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin A 40 weights approximately 315 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, 1967 Austin A 40 (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1967 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 500 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 478 cc | 1096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 29 L |
