1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1953 Fiat 1900
To start off, 1959 Austin A 135 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 135 (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 905 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1900. 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, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1900. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1953 Fiat 1900 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 135 | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 35 L |
