1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1961 Fiat 1300
To start off, 1961 Fiat 1300 is newer by 7 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 1300 (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 1300 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 70 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300.
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, 1961 Fiat 1300 (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 1300 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 | 1961 Fiat 1300 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 40 | 1300 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 38 L |