1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1964 Austin A 40
To start off, 1964 Austin A 40 is newer by 4 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 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 47 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 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, 1964 Austin A 40 (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1964 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 | 1964 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | Coupe | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 783 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 29 L |
