1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1954 Austin A 70
To start off, 1968 Abarth 1300 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Abarth 1300 (124 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 70 weights approximately 654 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, 1954 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (131 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1954 Austin A 70 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 1300 | A 70 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 56 L |
