1958 Abarth 750 vs. 1950 Austin A 40
To start off, 1958 Abarth 750 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 750 (60 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 426 kg more than 1958 Abarth 750.
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, 1950 Austin A 40 (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 750. (69 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 750 | 1950 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 750 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2360 mm |