1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1972 Fiat 850
To start off, 1972 Fiat 850 is newer by 20 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 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40.
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 Austin A 40 (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 40 | 1972 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 40 | 850 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2040 mm |