1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1955 Fiat 500
To start off, both 1955 Austin A 55 and 1955 Fiat 500 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. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin A 55 (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin A 55 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 55 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1955 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 500 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 55 | 500 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 16 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2010 mm |