1958 Austin A 40 vs. 1969 Fiat 124
To start off, 1969 Fiat 124 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 124 (110 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 40. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 124 weights approximately 199 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, 1969 Fiat 124 (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 124 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 | 1969 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 40 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1608 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 761 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 38 L |
