1964 Abarth 595 vs. 1960 Austin A 40
To start off, 1964 Abarth 595 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth 595 (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth 595 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 40 weights approximately 286 kg more than 1964 Abarth 595.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Abarth 595 | 1960 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 595 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 474 kg | 760 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 |
