1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1964 Fiat 1300
To start off, 1964 Fiat 1300 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,293 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Fiat 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Fiat 1300 (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Fiat 1300 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 40 weights approximately 12 kg more than 1964 Fiat 1300.
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, 1964 Fiat 1300 (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1964 Fiat 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 40 | 1964 Fiat 1300 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 40 | 1300 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 71.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 37 L |