1965 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1958 Austin A 40
To start off, 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 982 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 40. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A 40 weights approximately 201 kg more than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000.
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, 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1958 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | Mono 1000 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 761 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 26 L |