1951 Austin A 70 vs. 2009 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Panda (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Panda should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Because 1951 Austin A 70 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Austin A 70. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Panda, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1951 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 70 | 2009 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 70 | Panda |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 35 L |
