1965 Abarth 700 vs. 1959 Austin A 35
To start off, 1965 Abarth 700 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 35 would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 35 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 35 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1965 Abarth 700.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Abarth 700 (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Abarth 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth 700 | 1959 Austin A 35 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 700 | A 35 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 26 L |
