1962 Austin A 40 vs. 1980 Fiat 126
To start off, 1980 Fiat 126 is newer by 18 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 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Austin A 40 (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 40 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1980 Fiat 126. 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, 1962 Austin A 40 (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin A 40 | 1980 Fiat 126 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 40 | 126 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 652 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 1850 mm |