1954 Austin A vs. 1971 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1971 Fiat Dino is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1954 Austin A. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A weights approximately 575 kg more than 1971 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, 1954 Austin A (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A | 1971 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A | Dino |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2418 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 60 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2560 mm |
