1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1994 Fiat Punto
To start off, 1994 Fiat Punto is newer by 40 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, 1994 Fiat Punto (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Fiat Punto 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 190 kg more than 1994 Fiat Punto.
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, 1994 Fiat Punto, 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, 1994 Fiat Punto (83 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Fiat Punto 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 | 1994 Fiat Punto | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 40 | Punto |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2470 mm |
