1948 Austin A 70 vs. 1969 Fiat 850
To start off, 1969 Fiat 850 is newer by 21 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 12 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 70 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1969 Fiat 850. 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 | 1969 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 70 | 850 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |