1962 Austin A 40 vs. 1965 Fiat 2300
To start off, 1965 Fiat 2300 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat 2300 (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 550 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, 1965 Fiat 2300 (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat 2300 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 | 1965 Fiat 2300 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 40 | 2300 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1965 |
| 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 | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
