1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1953 Fiat 1900
To start off, 1953 Fiat 1900 is newer by 2 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 (4 cylinders), 1953 Fiat 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Fiat 1900 (79 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Fiat 1900 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1951 Austin A 40. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 40 | 1953 Fiat 1900 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 40 | 1900 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |