1965 Austin A 40 vs. 1963 Fiat 500
To start off, 1965 Austin A 40 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Austin A 40 (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 40 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1963 Fiat 500. 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 Austin A 40 (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin A 40 | 1963 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 40 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| 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 | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 1950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 37 L |
