1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1965 Fiat 500
To start off, 1965 Fiat 500 is newer by 14 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 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A 40 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1965 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 40 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1965 Fiat 500. 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, 1951 Austin A 40 (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 40 | 1965 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 40 | 500 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1965 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 36 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 69 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 1950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 38 L |