1962 Abarth 2400 vs. 1959 Austin A 40
To start off, 1962 Abarth 2400 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,323 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Abarth 2400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Abarth 2400 (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Abarth 2400 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1959 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, 1962 Abarth 2400 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1962 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Abarth 2400 | 1959 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 2400 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2323 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2130 mm |