1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1959 Austin A 35
To start off, both 1959 Abarth 1000 and 1959 Austin A 35 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 998 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 35 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Abarth 1000 (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1959 Austin A 35 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 1000 | A 35 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 26 L |
