1958 Austin A 40 vs. 1953 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1958 Austin A 40 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 35 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 54 kg more than 1958 Austin A 40.
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, 1953 Fiat 1100 (69 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1953 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin A 40 | 1953 Fiat 1100 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 40 | 1100 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 74.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 122 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 761 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 35 L |