1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1948 Austin A 110
To start off, 1961 Abarth 2400 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 2400 (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 924 kg more than 1961 Abarth 2400.
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, 1948 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 2400.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 2400 | 1948 Austin A 110 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 2400 | A 110 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2323 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 34 L |