1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1954 Austin A
To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1954 Austin A. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037.
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, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1954 Austin A | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | Lancia 037 | A |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1954 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3040 mm |
