1961 Abarth Monomille vs. 1950 Austin A 40
To start off, 1961 Abarth Monomille is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth Monomille (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth Monomille should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 406 kg more than 1961 Abarth Monomille.
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 Monomille (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth Monomille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth Monomille | 1950 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | Monomille | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 34 L |
