1953 Austin A 90 vs. 1969 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1969 Fiat Dino is newer by 16 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, 1969 Fiat Dino (180 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat Dino 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 150 kg more than 1969 Fiat Dino.
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, 1969 Fiat Dino (216 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 90 | 1969 Fiat Dino | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 90 | Dino |
Year Released | 1953 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2658 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2290 mm |