1964 Abarth 750 vs. 1951 Austin A 40
To start off, 1964 Abarth 750 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A 40 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 40 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1964 Abarth 750. 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, 1951 Austin A 40 (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Abarth 750 | 1951 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 750 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 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 | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 34 L |
