1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1954 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1955 Austin A 40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Fiat 1400 (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Fiat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1955 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1954 Fiat 1400 (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1954 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 40 | 1954 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 40 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 6.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
