1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1954 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1954 Fiat 1100 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Fiat 1100 (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1100.
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, 1950 Austin A 40 (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 40 | 1954 Fiat 1100 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 40 | 1100 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 74.9 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 | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 38 L |