1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1950 Austin A 40
To start off, 1960 Abarth 750 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Austin A 40 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1960 Abarth 750. 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, 1950 Austin A 40 (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 750 | 1950 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 750 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1950 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 34 L |