1965 Austin A 40 vs. 1962 Fiat Berline
To start off, 1965 Austin A 40 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Fiat Berline (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat Berline weights approximately 510 kg more than 1965 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, 1962 Fiat Berline (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin A 40 | 1962 Fiat Berline | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 40 | Berline |
Year Released | 1965 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 38 L |