1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1954 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1954 Fiat 1400 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Fiat 1400 (39 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Fiat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1948 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, 1954 Fiat 1400 (134 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm). This means 1954 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 40 | 1954 Fiat 1400 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 40 | 1400 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 134 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |