1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1964 Fiat Cabriolet
To start off, 1964 Fiat Cabriolet is newer by 16 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 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Fiat Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Fiat Cabriolet (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 40 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet.
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, 1964 Fiat Cabriolet (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1964 Fiat Cabriolet 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 | 1964 Fiat Cabriolet | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 40 | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 37 L |
