1971 Abarth 595 vs. 1952 Austin A 40
To start off, 1971 Abarth 595 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin A 40 (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1971 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1971 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 40 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1971 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, 1952 Austin A 40 (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Abarth 595 | 1952 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 595 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 1199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2360 mm |