1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1974 Fiat 133
To start off, 1974 Fiat 133 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 55 (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 55 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 55 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1974 Fiat 133. 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 55 (68 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 133. (54 Nm). This means 1959 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 55 | 1974 Fiat 133 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 55 | 133 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 842 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2030 mm |
