1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1952 Austin A 40
To start off, 1968 Abarth 1300 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,280 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Abarth 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Abarth 1300 (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 40 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300.
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, 1968 Abarth 1300 (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Abarth 1300 | 1952 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 1300 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1952 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.2:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 113 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2360 mm |