1983 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1951 Austin A
To start off, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 (202 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1951 Austin A. 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, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 (238 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1951 Austin A | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | Lancia 037 | A |
Year Released | 1983 | 1951 |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2030 mm |