1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1962 Austin A 60
To start off, 1962 Austin A 60 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 60. (39 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 60 weights approximately 548 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, 1962 Austin A 60 (87 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm). This means 1962 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1962 Austin A 60 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 850 | A 60 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 39 HP |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1118 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 45 L |
