1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1967 Fiat 500
To start off, 1967 Fiat 500 is newer by 19 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 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Austin A 40 (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 40 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1967 Fiat 500. 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, 1948 Austin A 40 (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 40 | 1967 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 40 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 24 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 22 L |
