1962 Austin A 90 vs. 1973 Fiat 850
To start off, 1973 Fiat 850 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Austin A 90 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1973 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, 1962 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin A 90 | 1973 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 90 | 850 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2040 mm |