1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1956 Austin A 35
To start off, 1963 Abarth 1600 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 35 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 121 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 35 weights approximately 5 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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Abarth 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 1600 | 1956 Austin A 35 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 1600 | A 35 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 62.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 749 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2030 mm |