1951 Austin A vs. 1996 Fiat Marea
To start off, 1996 Fiat Marea is newer by 45 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 1,996 cc (5 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Marea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Marea (145 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Marea should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Marea weights approximately 570 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.
Because 1951 Austin A 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. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Marea, 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, 1996 Fiat Marea (186 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Marea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A | 1996 Fiat Marea | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A | Marea |
Year Released | 1951 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 95 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 63 L |