1958 Abarth 500 vs. 1954 Austin A 135
To start off, 1958 Abarth 500 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A 135 (125 HP) has 105 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1510 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, 1954 Austin A 135 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 500 | 1954 Austin A 135 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 500 | A 135 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 3992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 125 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 111.1 mm |
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 | 445 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 34 L |