1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1973 Fiat 125
To start off, 1973 Fiat 125 is newer by 21 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, 1973 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 70 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1973 Fiat 125.
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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 70 | 1973 Fiat 125 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 70 | 125 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 45 L |