1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1965 Austin A 40
To start off, 1965 Austin A 40 is newer by 4 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 2,321 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 2400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 2400 (141 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth 2400 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1965 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 2400 | 1965 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 2400 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2321 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 29 L |
