1957 Austin A 55 vs. 1968 Fiat 500
To start off, 1968 Fiat 500 is newer by 11 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin A 55 (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin A 55 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 55 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. 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, 1957 Austin A 55 (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A 55 | 1968 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 55 | 500 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 27 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 1850 mm |