1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1977 Fiat 127
To start off, 1977 Fiat 127 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Fiat 127 (70 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Fiat 127 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 40 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1977 Fiat 127.
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, 1977 Fiat 127 (83 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1977 Fiat 127 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 40 | 1977 Fiat 127 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 40 | 127 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1047 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 57.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 30 L |
