1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1959 Austin A 135
To start off, both 1959 Abarth 750 and 1959 Austin A 135 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 135 (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1545 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, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 750. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 750 | 1959 Austin A 135 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 750 | A 135 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 2080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 34 L |