1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1951 Austin A
To start off, 1969 Abarth 1300 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 1,280 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Abarth 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A weights approximately 49 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Abarth 1300 (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1969 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Abarth 1300 | 1951 Austin A | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 1300 | A |
Year Released | 1969 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 7.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 48 L |