1963 Abarth 750 vs. 1956 Austin A 40
To start off, 1963 Abarth 750 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 40 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1963 Abarth 750.
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, 1956 Austin A 40 (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 750 | 1956 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 750 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 54 L |