1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1948 Austin A 40
To start off, 1963 Abarth 1600 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 40 weights approximately 226 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600.
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, 1963 Abarth 1600 (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1963 Abarth 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 1600 | 1948 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 1600 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2360 mm |
