1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1951 Austin A
To start off, 1960 Abarth 600 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 803 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 600 (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A weights approximately 100 kg more than 1960 Abarth 600.
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, both vehicles can yield 54 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 600 | 1951 Austin A | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 600 | A |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 48 L |
