1964 Abarth 595 vs. 1962 Austin A 40
To start off, 1964 Abarth 595 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Austin A 40 (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 40 weights approximately 290 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, 1962 Austin A 40 (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Abarth 595 | 1962 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 595 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 593 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 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 | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 45 L |
