1954 Austin A 70 vs. 2010 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2010 Fiat Panda is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Fiat Panda (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Fiat Panda should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 70 weights approximately 274 kg more than 2010 Fiat Panda.
Because 1954 Austin A 70 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Austin A 70. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Fiat Panda, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1954 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Panda. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 70 | 2010 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 70 | Panda |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 35 L |
