1966 Abarth 700 vs. 1954 Austin A 30
To start off, 1966 Abarth 700 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 802 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 30 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1966 Abarth 700.
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, 1966 Abarth 700 (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1966 Abarth 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Abarth 700 | 1954 Austin A 30 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 700 | A 30 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 802 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 28 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 48 L |