1964 Abarth OT vs. 1960 Austin A 90
To start off, 1964 Abarth OT is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth OT (154 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth OT should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 90 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1964 Abarth OT.
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 OT | 1960 Austin A 90 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | OT | A 90 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |