1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1975 Fiat 124
To start off, 1975 Fiat 124 is newer by 20 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, 1975 Fiat 124 (59 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 124 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 119 kg more than 1975 Fiat 124.
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 1975 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 55 | 1975 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 55 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2450 mm |
