1964 Abarth 595 vs. 1961 Austin A 60
To start off, 1964 Abarth 595 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 1,621 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Austin A 60 (60 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 595. (27 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Austin A 60 should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 60 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1964 Abarth 595. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1961 Austin A 60 (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth 595 | 1961 Austin A 60 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 595 | A 60 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 593 cc | 1621 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 34 L |