1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1963 Fiat Grand Break
To start off, 1963 Fiat Grand Break is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat Grand Break (96 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat Grand Break should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1963 Fiat Grand Break.
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, 1950 Austin A 70 (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat Grand Break. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat Grand Break.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 70 | 1963 Fiat Grand Break | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 70 | Grand Break |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 37 L |
