1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1956 Austin A 90
To start off, 1958 Abarth 1000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 90 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000.
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, 1956 Austin A 90 (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 1000 | 1956 Austin A 90 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 1000 | A 90 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |