1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1955 Austin A 30
To start off, 1961 Abarth 2400 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 30 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 113 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth 2400 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1955 Austin A 30. 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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 2400 | 1955 Austin A 30 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 2400 | A 30 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2321 cc | 802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 28 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 48 L |
