1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1953 Austin-Healey 100
To start off, 1959 Abarth 750 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin-Healey 100 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 413 kg more than 1959 Abarth 750. 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, 1953 Austin-Healey 100 (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 750. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 750 | 1953 Austin-Healey 100 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin-Healey |
| Model | 750 | 100 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2660 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 54 L |
