1956 Austin A 30 vs. 1962 Fiat Cabriolet
To start off, 1962 Fiat Cabriolet is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 1,220 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Fiat Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Fiat Cabriolet (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat Cabriolet weights approximately 210 kg more than 1956 Austin A 30. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1962 Fiat Cabriolet (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1962 Fiat Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 30 | 1962 Fiat Cabriolet | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 30 | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 37 L |
