1960 Austin A 40 vs. 1976 Fiat 133
To start off, 1976 Fiat 133 is newer by 16 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 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 34 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 40 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1976 Fiat 133.
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, 1960 Austin A 40 (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 40 | 1976 Fiat 133 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 40 | 133 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2030 mm |