1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1958 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1958 Fiat 1100 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Fiat 1100 (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 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 160 kg more than 1958 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. Let's talk about torque, 1954 Austin A 40 (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 40 | 1958 Fiat 1100 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 40 | 1100 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 74.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 57 L |