1957 Austin A 55 vs. 1959 Fiat 2100
To start off, 1959 Fiat 2100 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 2,052 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 2100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 2100 (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 2100 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 55 weights approximately 121 kg more than 1959 Fiat 2100.
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, 1959 Fiat 2100 (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 2100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A 55 | 1959 Fiat 2100 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 55 | 2100 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2052 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 934 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2670 mm |