1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1954 Austin A 40
To start off, 1961 Abarth 2400 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,321 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 2400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 2400 (141 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth 2400 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1954 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 2400 | 1954 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 2400 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2321 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 34 L |
