1948 Austin A 70 vs. 1960 Fiat 500
To start off, 1960 Fiat 500 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Austin A 70 (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 70 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1960 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 70 | 1960 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 70 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1960 mm |
