1953 Austin A 135 vs. 1956 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1956 Fiat 1100 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin A 135 (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1375 kg more than 1956 Fiat 1100. 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, 1953 Austin A 135 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 135 | 1956 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 135 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2350 mm |
