1953 Austin A 90 vs. 1961 Fiat Berline
To start off, 1961 Fiat Berline is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,658 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat Berline (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 90 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1961 Fiat Berline.
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 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 90 | 1961 Fiat Berline | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 90 | Berline |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2658 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
