1964 Austin A 90 vs. 1976 Fiat 131
To start off, 1976 Fiat 131 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 131 (137 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 90 weights approximately 577 kg more than 1976 Fiat 131.
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, 1964 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 131. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 90 | 1976 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 90 | 131 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |