1965 Austin A 90 vs. 1952 Fiat 1900
To start off, 1965 Austin A 90 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Austin A 90 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 90 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1952 Fiat 1900. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1965 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 1900. (131 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1965 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin A 90 | 1952 Fiat 1900 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 90 | 1900 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 35 L |