1958 Austin A 40 vs. 1990 Innocenti 990
To start off, 1990 Innocenti 990 is newer by 32 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 992 cc (3 cylinders), 1990 Innocenti 990 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Innocenti 990 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 40. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Innocenti 990 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A 40 weights approximately 51 kg more than 1990 Innocenti 990.
Because 1958 Austin A 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Innocenti 990, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Innocenti 990 (75 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Innocenti 990 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 | 1990 Innocenti 990 | |
| Make | Austin | Innocenti |
| Model | A 40 | 990 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 761 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2050 mm |
