1949 Austin A 90 vs. 1955 Fiat 600
To start off, 1955 Fiat 600 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Austin A 90 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 90 weights approximately 659 kg more than 1955 Fiat 600. 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, 1949 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (39 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 90 | 1955 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 90 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 28 L |
