1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1973 Fiat 850
To start off, 1973 Fiat 850 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1966 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, 1966 Austin A 40 (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 40 | 1973 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 40 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2040 mm |
