1963 Abarth 595 vs. 1959 Austin A 35
To start off, 1963 Abarth 595 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 35 would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 35 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 35 (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 35 should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 35 weights approximately 220 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Austin A 35 (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 35 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 595 | 1959 Austin A 35 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 595 | A 35 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
| 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 | 34 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 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 26 L |
