1965 Abarth 700 vs. 1964 Austin A 110
To start off, 1965 Abarth 700 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin A 110 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 110 weights approximately 1034 kg more than 1965 Abarth 700. 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, 1964 Austin A 110 (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth 700 | 1964 Austin A 110 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 700 | A 110 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1604 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 72 L |