1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1982 Innocenti 990
To start off, 1982 Innocenti 990 is newer by 28 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, 1982 Innocenti 990 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Innocenti 990 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 316 kg more than 1982 Innocenti 990.
Because 1954 Austin A 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Innocenti 990, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Innocenti 990. (75 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Innocenti 990.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 40 | 1982 Innocenti 990 | |
| Make | Austin | Innocenti |
| Model | A 40 | 990 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 993 cc |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2050 mm |
