1964 Austin A 40 vs. 1952 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1964 Austin A 40 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,394 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin A 40 (47 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 1400. (43 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1964 Austin A 40.
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, 1952 Fiat 1400 (88 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 40. (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1952 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 40 | 1952 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 40 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 43 HP |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 50 L |
