1951 Austin A vs. 1961 Fiat 2300
To start off, 1961 Fiat 2300 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 2,278 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 2300 (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1951 Austin A. 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, 1961 Fiat 2300 (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A | 1961 Fiat 2300 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A | 2300 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 2278 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 95 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 70 L |