1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1963 Austin A 90
To start off, 1963 Austin A 90 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 2400 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 2400 (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 90 weights approximately 514 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, 1963 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 2400.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 2400 | 1963 Austin A 90 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 2400 | A 90 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2323 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 34 L |