1953 Austin A 110 vs. 1972 Fiat 850
To start off, 1972 Fiat 850 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin A 110 (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 850.
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, 1953 Austin A 110 (287 Nm) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm). This means 1953 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 110 | 1972 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 110 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2040 mm |
