1948 Austin A 110 vs. 2000 Fiat Punto
To start off, 2000 Fiat Punto is newer by 52 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, 2000 Fiat Punto (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Punto 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 910 kg more than 2000 Fiat Punto.
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, 2000 Fiat Punto, 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 2000 Fiat Punto. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 110 | 2000 Fiat Punto | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 110 | Punto |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2000 |
| 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 | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 57 L |
