1959 Abarth Renault vs. 1954 Austin-Healey 100
To start off, 1959 Abarth Renault is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth Renault (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth Renault should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 54 kg more than 1959 Abarth Renault.
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.
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1959 Abarth Renault | 1954 Austin-Healey 100 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin-Healey |
Model | Renault | 100 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2660 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 891 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2290 mm |