1965 Abarth 750 vs. 1957 Austin A 35
To start off, 1965 Abarth 750 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 35 would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Austin A 35 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 35 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1965 Abarth 750.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Austin A 35 (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 750. (58 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A 35 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth 750 | 1957 Austin A 35 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 750 | A 35 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 26 L |
