1956 Austin A 35 vs. 1977 Fiat 131
To start off, 1977 Fiat 131 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 35 would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Fiat 131 (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat 131 weights approximately 271 kg more than 1956 Austin A 35. 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, 1977 Fiat 131 (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 35 | 1977 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 35 | 131 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 946 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 749 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2500 mm |
