1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1954 Austin A 135
To start off, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A 135 (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1372 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 135 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1954 Austin A 135 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 1000 TC Corsa | A 135 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 3992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3030 mm |