1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1953 Austin A 30
To start off, 1960 Abarth 850 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 850 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 850 (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 30 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850.
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, 1960 Abarth 850 (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 850 | 1953 Austin A 30 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 850 | A 30 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 802 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 28 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 58 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 76 mm |
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 | 570 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 48 L |