1960 Austin A 40 vs. 1973 Fiat 130
To start off, 1973 Fiat 130 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,236 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 840 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 40 | 1973 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 40 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 3236 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 50 L |
