1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1951 Austin A 70
To start off, 1959 Abarth 1600 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1600 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1600.
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 | 1951 Austin A 70 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 1600 | A 70 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 56 L |
