1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1977 Fiat 132
To start off, 1977 Fiat 132 is newer by 25 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 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Fiat 132 (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat 132 weights approximately 258 kg more than 1952 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. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Fiat 132 (148 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1977 Fiat 132 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 | 1977 Fiat 132 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 40 | 132 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2445 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 56 L |