1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1962 Austin A 40
To start off, 1962 Austin A 40 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 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 51 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 40 weights approximately 80 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, 1958 Abarth 1000 (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 1000 | 1962 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 1000 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
