1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1959 Fiat 1800
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1800 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1800 (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1800 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1953 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, 1959 Fiat 1800 (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 40 | 1959 Fiat 1800 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 40 | 1800 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 72.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 73.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 37 L |