1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1972 Fiat 850
To start off, 1972 Fiat 850 is newer by 17 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, both vehicles can yield 51 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 55 | 1972 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 55 | 850 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2040 mm |