1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1962 Fiat 500
To start off, 1962 Fiat 500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Austin A 40 (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 40 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1962 Fiat 500. 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 Austin A 40 (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin A 40 | 1962 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 40 | 500 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 36 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 1950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 37 L |