1960 Abarth 1000 vs. 1949 Austin A 110
To start off, 1960 Abarth 1000 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Austin A 110 (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 1000. (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 110 weights approximately 1295 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000. 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, 1949 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 1000 | 1949 Austin A 110 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 1000 | A 110 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 992 cc | 3992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 34 L |