1948 Austin A 90 vs. 1970 Fiat 124
To start off, 1970 Fiat 124 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Austin A 90 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 90 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1970 Fiat 124. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1948 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 90 | 1970 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 90 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 38 L |
