1966 Abarth 595 vs. 1967 Austin A 40
To start off, 1967 Austin A 40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 1,096 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin A 40 (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin A 40 weights approximately 290 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, 1967 Austin A 40 (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Abarth 595 | 1967 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 595 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 1096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 29 L |