1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1950 Austin A 90
To start off, 1963 Abarth 1600 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 90. (88 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 90 weights approximately 616 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, 1950 Austin A 90 (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 1600. (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 1600 | 1950 Austin A 90 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 1600 | A 90 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2660 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2440 mm |
