1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1958 Austin A 40
To start off, 1960 Abarth 750 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 40. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A 40 weights approximately 171 kg more than 1960 Abarth 750.
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, 1958 Austin A 40 (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 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 | 1958 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 750 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 62.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 113 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 761 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 26 L |