1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1952 Austin A 70
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 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 70 weights approximately 644 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, 1952 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Abarth 1300 | 1952 Austin A 70 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 1300 | A 70 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1952 |
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 | 123 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 1280 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 | 27 L | 56 L |