1966 Abarth 595 vs. 1954 Austin A
To start off, 1966 Abarth 595 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A weights approximately 1505 kg more than 1966 Abarth 595. 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, 1954 Austin A (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Abarth 595 | 1954 Austin A | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 595 | A |
Year Released | 1966 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 3992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 34 L |