1963 Abarth 595 vs. 1958 Austin A 40
To start off, 1963 Abarth 595 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin A 40 (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A 40 weights approximately 291 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, 1958 Austin A 40 (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 595 | 1958 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 595 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 62.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 761 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 26 L |