1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1952 Fiat 8V
To start off, 1952 Fiat 8V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Fiat 8V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Fiat 8V (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Fiat 8V should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 40 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1952 Fiat 8V.
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, 1952 Fiat 8V (145 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Fiat 8V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 40 | 1952 Fiat 8V | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 40 | 8V |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1952 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 61.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 79 L |
