1962 Austin A 40 vs. 1956 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1962 Austin A 40 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Fiat 1100 (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1962 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, 1956 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 40 | 1956 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 40 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |
