1958 Austin A 40 vs. 1958 Fiat 1200
To start off, both 1958 Austin A 40 and 1958 Fiat 1200 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Fiat 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Fiat 1200 (53 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 40. (35 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Fiat 1200 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Fiat 1200 weights approximately 164 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, 1958 Fiat 1200 (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 Fiat 1200 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 | 1958 Fiat 1200 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 40 | 1200 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 68 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
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 | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 37 L |