1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1961 Fiat Grand Break
To start off, both 1961 Austin A 40 and 1961 Fiat Grand Break were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat Grand Break is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat Grand Break (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat Grand Break should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat Grand Break weights approximately 530 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Fiat Grand Break (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat Grand Break 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 Grand Break | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 40 | Grand Break |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 37 L |