1960 Abarth 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano vs. 1948 Austin 16
To start off, 1960 Abarth 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Austin 16 (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano. (46 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin 16 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin 16 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1960 Abarth 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano. 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.
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1960 Abarth 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano | 1948 Austin 16 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano | 16 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 785 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 46 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 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 | 560 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 63 L |