1958 Austin A 95 vs. 1972 Fiat 850
To start off, 1972 Fiat 850 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin A 95 (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin A 95 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 850.
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, 1958 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin A 95 | 1972 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 95 | 850 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2040 mm |