1953 Austin A 70 vs. 1953 Fiat 1900
To start off, both 1953 Austin A 70 and 1953 Fiat 1900 were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Fiat 1900 (79 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Fiat 1900 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 70 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1900.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 70 | 1953 Fiat 1900 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 70 | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
