1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1955 Austin A 90
To start off, 1960 Abarth 750 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin A 90 (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 90 weights approximately 730 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, 1955 Austin A 90 (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 750 | 1955 Austin A 90 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 750 | A 90 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2640 mm |
