1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1990 Fiat Uno
To start off, 1990 Fiat Uno is newer by 42 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, 1990 Fiat Uno (55 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Uno 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 208 kg more than 1990 Fiat Uno.
Because 1948 Austin A 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1948 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Uno, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Fiat Uno (89 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1990 Fiat Uno 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 | 1990 Fiat Uno | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 40 | Uno |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2370 mm |
