1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1953 Austin A 40
To start off, 1959 Abarth 850 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 40 weights approximately 462 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
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 A 40 (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1953 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 850 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 34 L |