1951 Austin A 90 vs. 1948 Fiat 500
To start off, 1951 Austin A 90 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A 90 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 90 weights approximately 855 kg more than 1948 Fiat 500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 90 | 1948 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 90 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1948 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2010 mm |
