1963 Abarth 700 vs. 1959 Austin A 55
To start off, 1963 Abarth 700 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 55 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1963 Abarth 700.
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 700 (69 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 1963 Abarth 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 700 | 1959 Austin A 55 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 700 | A 55 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
