1950 Austin A 90 vs. 1969 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1969 Fiat Dino is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat Dino (180 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 90. (88 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 90 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1969 Fiat Dino.
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, 1969 Fiat Dino (216 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 90. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 90 | 1969 Fiat Dino | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 90 | Dino |
Year Released | 1950 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 92.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 60 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |