1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1961 Fiat 1300
To start off, both 1961 Austin A 40 and 1961 Fiat 1300 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,481 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 1300 (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 1300 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 1300 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1961 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, 1961 Fiat 1300 (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 40 | 1961 Fiat 1300 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 40 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 38 L |
