1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1955 Austin A 55
To start off, 1959 Abarth 1600 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1600 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 55 weights approximately 95 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 | 1955 Austin A 55 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 1600 | A 55 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2530 mm |
