1965 Abarth OT vs. 1961 Austin A 40
To start off, 1965 Abarth OT is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 982 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Abarth OT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Abarth OT (60 HP) has 24 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Abarth OT should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 40 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1965 Abarth OT.
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 OT (81 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Abarth OT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth OT | 1961 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | OT | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 36 HP |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 45 L |
