1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1963 Fiat 1600
To start off, 1963 Fiat 1600 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Fiat 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat 1600 (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat 1600 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 55 weights approximately 97 kg more than 1963 Fiat 1600.
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, 1963 Fiat 1600 (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1963 Fiat 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 55 | 1963 Fiat 1600 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 55 | 1600 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1568 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |