1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1955 Fiat 1200
To start off, both 1955 Austin A 55 and 1955 Fiat 1200 were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 55 | 1955 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 55 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2350 mm |
