1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1971 Fiat 500
To start off, 1971 Fiat 500 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 40 (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 40 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1971 Fiat 500. 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, 1959 Austin A 40 (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 40 | 1971 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 40 | 500 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 27 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 67.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 2980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 22 L |