1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1961 Austin A 40
To start off, 1961 Austin A 40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth Coupe (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth Coupe should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 40 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
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, 1961 Austin A 40 (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1961 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth Coupe | 1961 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | Coupe | A 40 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 783 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 62.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 26 L |