1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1989 Fiat 126
To start off, 1989 Fiat 126 is newer by 39 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, 1950 Austin A 70 (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1989 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1989 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 695 kg more than 1989 Fiat 126. 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, 1950 Austin A 70 (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 70 | 1989 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 70 | 126 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 50 L |
