1959 Austin A 90 vs. 1979 Fiat 131
To start off, 1979 Fiat 131 is newer by 20 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, 1959 Austin A 90 (102 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 90 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1979 Fiat 131. 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 90 (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 90 | 1979 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 90 | 131 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2500 mm |
