1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1948 Austin A 90
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 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 2400 (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 90 weights approximately 304 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, 1961 Abarth 2400 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 2400 | 1948 Austin A 90 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 2400 | A 90 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2323 cc | 2660 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 34 L |