1958 Austin A 35 vs. 1953 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1958 Austin A 35 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Fiat 1100 (35 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1958 Austin A 35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Fiat 1100 (69 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1953 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A 35 | 1953 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 35 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 35 L |
