1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1965 Austin A 90
To start off, 1965 Austin A 90 is newer by 6 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 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Austin A 90 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 90 weights approximately 1000 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, 1965 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1965 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1965 Austin A 90 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 850 | A 90 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 2910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 34 L |