1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, both 1959 Austin A 55 and 1959 Fiat 1500 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1500 (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55.
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 1500 (109 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 1959 Fiat 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 55 | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 55 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1481 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 109 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 71.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2350 mm |