1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1500 is newer by 5 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 1,481 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1500 (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1954 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, 1959 Fiat 1500 (109 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm). This means 1959 Fiat 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 40 | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 40 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1481 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 109 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2350 mm |