1959 Abarth 500 vs. 1952 Austin A
To start off, 1959 Abarth 500 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin A (124 HP) has 104 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin A should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A weights approximately 1530 kg more than 1959 Abarth 500. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1952 Austin A (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 500 | 1952 Austin A | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 500 | A |
Year Released | 1959 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 3992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 124 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 34 L |