1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1959 Fiat Campagnola
To start off, 1959 Fiat Campagnola is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin A 40 (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1959 Fiat Campagnola. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 260 kg more than 1955 Austin A 40.
Because 1959 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1959 Fiat Campagnola (141 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat Campagnola 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 | 1959 Fiat Campagnola | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 40 | Campagnola |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 20.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2260 mm |
