1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1968 Fiat 500
To start off, 1968 Fiat 500 is newer by 13 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 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin A 40 (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 40 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. 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, 1955 Austin A 40 (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 40 | 1968 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 40 | 500 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 27 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 22 L |