1960 Austin A 40 vs. 1955 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1960 Austin A 40 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Fiat 1100 (35 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1960 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, both vehicles can yield 68 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 40 | 1955 Fiat 1100 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 40 | 1100 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 74.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 35 L |