1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1964 Austin A 40
To start off, 1969 Abarth 1300 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 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 76 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 40 weights approximately 124 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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 40. (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Abarth 1300 | 1964 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 1300 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 29 L |
