1948 Austin A 110 vs. 1997 Fiat Barchetta
To start off, 1997 Fiat Barchetta is newer by 49 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, 1997 Fiat Barchetta (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Fiat Barchetta should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 920 kg more than 1997 Fiat Barchetta.
Because 1948 Austin A 110 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1948 Austin A 110. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Fiat Barchetta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Fiat Barchetta. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Fiat Barchetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 110 | 1997 Fiat Barchetta | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 110 | Barchetta |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2280 mm |
