1961 Austin A 55 vs. 1969 Fiat 850
To start off, 1969 Fiat 850 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 51 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 55 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1969 Fiat 850.
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, 1961 Austin A 55 (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin A 55 | 1969 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 55 | 850 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |