1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1948 Austin A 110
To start off, 1959 Abarth 1600 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Austin A 110 (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1600. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1600. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1600 | 1948 Austin A 110 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 1600 | A 110 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3040 mm |
