1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1985 Fiat 126
To start off, 1985 Fiat 126 is newer by 36 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, 1949 Austin A 40 (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1985 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 40 weights approximately 382 kg more than 1985 Fiat 126. 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, 1949 Austin A 40 (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 40 | 1985 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 40 | 126 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 1850 mm |
