1965 Abarth 750 vs. 1962 Austin A 60
To start off, 1965 Abarth 750 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Abarth 750 (43 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 60. (39 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 60 weights approximately 583 kg more than 1965 Abarth 750.
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, 1962 Austin A 60 (87 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 750. (58 Nm). This means 1962 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth 750 | 1962 Austin A 60 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 750 | A 60 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 39 HP |
Torque | 58 Nm | 87 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1118 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 45 L |