1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1953 Austin A 30
To start off, 1958 Abarth 1000 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Abarth 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30.
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, 1958 Abarth 1000 (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1958 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 1000 | 1953 Austin A 30 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 1000 | A 30 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 802 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 28 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 58 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 48 L |