1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1961 Austin A 40
To start off, 1961 Austin A 40 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 40 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1959 Abarth 750.
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, 1961 Austin A 40 (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 750. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 750 | 1961 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 750 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 45 L |
