1955 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1953 Fiat 1900
To start off, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 2,658 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 (132 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 324 kg more than 1955 Austin-Healey 100.
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-Healey 100 (228 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1900. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1955 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin-Healey 100 | 1953 Fiat 1900 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Fiat |
| Model | 100 | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2658 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 851 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 109 L | 35 L |
