1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1974 Fiat 130
To start off, 1974 Fiat 130 is newer by 20 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1954 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Fiat 130 (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 130 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 | 1974 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 40 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |
