1949 Austin A 70 vs. 1959 Fiat 1800
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1800 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1800 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1800 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 70 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1800.
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:
1949 Austin A 70 | 1959 Fiat 1800 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 70 | 1800 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 73.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 38 L |