1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1969 Fiat 500
To start off, 1969 Fiat 500 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A 90 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 90 weights approximately 910 kg more than 1969 Fiat 500. 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, 1954 Austin A 90 (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 90 | 1969 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 90 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 24 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1850 mm |
