1959 Austin A 90 vs. 1977 Fiat 132
To start off, 1977 Fiat 132 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Fiat 132 (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 90 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1977 Fiat 132.
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 90 (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 132. (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 90 | 1977 Fiat 132 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 90 | 132 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 54 L |