1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1960 Austin A 55 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1500 (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1960 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, 1960 Austin A 55 (111 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1960 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 55 | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 55 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1481 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 109 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2350 mm |