1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1959 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1200 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin A 70 (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 70 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. 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, 1952 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 70 | 1959 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 70 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 37 L |
