1963 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1949 Austin A 40
To start off, 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 40 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000.
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 Mono 1000 (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1949 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | Mono 1000 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 981 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 48 L |