1953 Austin A 70 vs. 1969 Fiat 124
To start off, 1969 Fiat 124 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 124 (110 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 124 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 320 kg more than 1969 Fiat 124.
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 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 70 | 1969 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 70 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1608 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 38 L |
