1951 Austin A vs. 1971 Fiat 124
To start off, 1971 Fiat 124 is newer by 20 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 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 124 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 124 weights approximately 227 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, 1971 Fiat 124 (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A | 1971 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A | 124 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 95 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 38 L |
