1957 Austin A 40 vs. 1959 Fiat Campagnola
To start off, 1959 Fiat Campagnola is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat Campagnola (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat Campagnola should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 240 kg more than 1957 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 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 (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat Campagnola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 40 | 1959 Fiat Campagnola | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 40 | Campagnola |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 38 L |
