1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1955 Austin-Healey 100
To start off, 1959 Abarth 850 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,658 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 (132 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 281 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 (228 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1955 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1955 Austin-Healey 100 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin-Healey |
Model | 850 | 100 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 2658 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 190 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 | 570 kg | 851 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 109 L |