1948 Austin A 110 vs. 1973 Fiat 850
To start off, 1973 Fiat 850 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Austin A 110 (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 850.
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, 1948 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 110 | 1973 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 110 | 850 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2040 mm |