1957 Abarth Renault vs. 1955 Austin A 40
To start off, 1957 Abarth Renault is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Abarth Renault is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Abarth Renault (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Abarth Renault should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 40 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1957 Abarth Renault.
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:
1957 Abarth Renault | 1955 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | Renault | A 40 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
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 | 890 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 54 L |