1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1952 Austin A 40
To start off, 1969 Abarth 1300 is newer by 17 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), 1969 Abarth 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 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 364 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Abarth 1300 | 1952 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 1300 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2360 mm |
