1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1960 Austin A 40
To start off, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 40 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero.
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 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (197 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 40. (68 Nm). This means 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1960 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 1000 Bialbero | A 40 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 988 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 68 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 62.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 26 L |