1955 Austin A 30 vs. 1948 Fiat 500
To start off, 1955 Austin A 30 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 802 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin A 30 (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin A 30 should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Fiat 500 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1955 Austin A 30.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 30 | 1948 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 30 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 52 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 67 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2010 mm |
