1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1955 Austin A 55
To start off, 1961 Abarth 700 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin A 55 (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 700. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin A 55 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 55 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1961 Abarth 700. 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, 1955 Austin A 55 (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (61 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 700 | 1955 Austin A 55 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 700 | A 55 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |
