1961 Abarth 1600 vs. 1953 Austin A 40
To start off, 1961 Abarth 1600 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 1600 (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 40 weights approximately 72 kg more than 1961 Abarth 1600.
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 1600 (138 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 1600 | 1953 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 1600 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 34 L |