1970 Abarth 1300 vs. 1954 Austin A 40
To start off, 1970 Abarth 1300 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,279 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Abarth 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 40 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1300.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Abarth 1300 (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1300 | 1954 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 1300 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1279 cc | 1200 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 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2530 mm |
