1983 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1952 Austin A 40
To start off, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 31 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 1,993 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 161 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1952 Austin A 40. 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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1952 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | Lancia 037 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1952 |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2360 mm |