1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1960 Austin A 55
To start off, 1960 Austin A 55 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 55 weights approximately 442 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000.
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, 1960 Austin A 55 (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1960 Austin A 55 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 1000 | A 55 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |