1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1961 Fiat 1300
To start off, 1961 Fiat 1300 is newer by 11 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 1,481 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 1300 (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 1300 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 10 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300.
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, 1961 Fiat 1300 (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 40 | 1961 Fiat 1300 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 40 | 1300 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1481 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 79.5 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 | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 38 L |