1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1953 Austin-Healey 100
To start off, 1963 Abarth 1600 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1953 Austin-Healey 100. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 204 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin-Healey 100. (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Abarth 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 1600 | 1953 Austin-Healey 100 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin-Healey |
Model | 1600 | 100 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1953 |
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 | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2290 mm |