1958 Austin A 40 vs. 1955 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1958 Austin A 40 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Fiat 1100 (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 40. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 44 kg more than 1958 Austin A 40. 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 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1955 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 | 1955 Fiat 1100 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 40 | 1100 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1955 |
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 | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 761 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 38 L |