1970 Abarth 595 vs. 1951 Austin A 70
To start off, 1970 Abarth 595 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A 70 (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1970 Abarth 595. 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, 1951 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 595. (46 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 595 | 1951 Austin A 70 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 595 | A 70 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 46 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 56 L |
