1963 Abarth 595 vs. 1957 Austin A135
To start off, 1963 Abarth 595 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin A135 (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin A135 should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A135 weights approximately 1610 kg more than 1963 Abarth 595. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1957 Austin A135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 595 | 1957 Austin A135 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 595 | A135 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 2080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 34 L |