1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1996 Fiat 126
To start off, 1996 Fiat 126 is newer by 37 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 29 more horse power than 1996 Fiat 126. (25 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 55 should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 55 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1996 Fiat 126. 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat 126. (49 Nm). This means 1959 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 55 | 1996 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 55 | 126 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 25 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 122 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
