1954 Austin A 30 vs. 1953 Fiat 1900
To start off, 1954 Austin A 30 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Fiat 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Fiat 1900 (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Fiat 1900 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1954 Austin A 30. 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 Fiat 1900 (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1953 Fiat 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 30 | 1953 Fiat 1900 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 30 | 1900 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 1901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 35 L |