1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1968 Fiat 124
To start off, 1968 Fiat 124 is newer by 17 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, 1968 Fiat 124 (59 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 124 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 40 kg more than 1968 Fiat 124.
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, 1968 Fiat 124 (88 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat 124 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 | 1968 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 40 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| 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 | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 38 L |
