1949 Austin A 90 vs. 1978 Fiat 131
To start off, 1978 Fiat 131 is newer by 29 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 12 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 90 weights approximately 169 kg more than 1978 Fiat 131. 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (144 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin A 90 | 1978 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 90 | 131 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2444 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2500 mm |