1958 Austin A 40 vs. 1996 Fiat 131
To start off, 1996 Fiat 131 is newer by 38 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat 131 (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 40. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat 131 weights approximately 264 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, 1996 Fiat 131 (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat 131 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 | 1996 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 40 | 131 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.9:1 |
Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 761 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 50 L |