1983 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1953 Austin A 40
To start off, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 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 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 weights approximately 138 kg more than 1953 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 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1953 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | Lancia 037 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1953 |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2360 mm |