1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1993 Fiat 126
To start off, 1993 Fiat 126 is newer by 43 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 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Austin A 40 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1993 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1993 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1993 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, 1950 Austin A 40 (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 40 | 1993 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 40 | 126 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 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 | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |
