1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1982 Fiat Abarth
To start off, 1982 Fiat Abarth is newer by 28 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, 1982 Fiat Abarth (140 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Fiat Abarth should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 90 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1982 Fiat Abarth.
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, 1982 Fiat Abarth (215 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Fiat Abarth will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 90 | 1982 Fiat Abarth | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 90 | Abarth |
Year Released | 1954 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |