1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1964 Fiat Cabriolet
To start off, 1964 Fiat Cabriolet is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Fiat Cabriolet (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 55 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet.
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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 55 | 1964 Fiat Cabriolet | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 55 | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 1955 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2350 mm |