1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1958 Austin A 40
To start off, 1961 Abarth 700 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 40. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A 40 weights approximately 191 kg more than 1961 Abarth 700.
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 700 (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 700 | 1958 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 700 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 761 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 26 L |