1962 Abarth 600 vs. 1950 Austin A 40
To start off, 1962 Abarth 600 is newer by 12 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, 1962 Abarth 600 (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 600 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 387 kg more than 1962 Abarth 600.
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, 1962 Abarth 600 (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1962 Abarth 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 600 | 1950 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 600 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 980 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 48 L |
