1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1954 Fiat 1100
To start off, both 1954 Austin A 40 and 1954 Fiat 1100 were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Fiat 1100 (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 40 weights approximately 221 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1100.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 40 | 1954 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 40 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 38 L |
