1958 Abarth 750 vs. 1967 Austin A 40
To start off, 1967 Austin A 40 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,096 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 750 (60 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin A 40 weights approximately 220 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, 1967 Austin A 40 (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 750. (69 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1967 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 | 1967 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 750 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2220 mm |
