1958 Abarth 500 vs. 1952 Austin A 40
To start off, 1958 Abarth 500 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin A 40 (41 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 40 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1958 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, 1952 Austin A 40 (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 500 | 1952 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 500 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 1199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 41 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 89 mm |
Top Speed | 115 km/hour | 113 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2360 mm |