1966 Austin A 90 vs. 1979 Fiat 131
To start off, 1979 Fiat 131 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Austin A 90 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Austin A 90 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1979 Fiat 131. 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, 1966 Austin A 90 (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (152 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Austin A 90 | 1979 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 90 | 131 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2500 mm |