1945 Austin 16 vs. 1966 Fiat 124
To start off, 1966 Fiat 124 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1945 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat 124 (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1945 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1945 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Austin 16 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1966 Fiat 124.
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, 1945 Austin 16 (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 124. (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1945 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Austin 16 | 1966 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | 16 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
