1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1961 Fiat 1300
To start off, 1961 Fiat 1300 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 1300 (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 1300 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 40 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300.
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, 1956 Austin A 40 (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 40 | 1961 Fiat 1300 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 40 | 1300 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
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 | 1050 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 38 L |