1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1954 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1955 Austin A 55 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin A 55 (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin A 55 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1955 Austin A 55.
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, 1955 Austin A 55 (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 55 | 1954 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 55 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2660 mm |
