1948 Austin A 70 vs. 1976 Fiat 130
To start off, 1976 Fiat 130 is newer by 28 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 130 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1948 Austin A 70. 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. 1976 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1948 Austin A 70 has manual transmission. 1948 Austin A 70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 70 | 1976 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 70 | 130 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |