1945 Austin 16 vs. 2003 Fiat Albea
To start off, 2003 Fiat Albea is newer by 58 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, 2003 Fiat Albea (102 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1945 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Albea should accelerate faster than 1945 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Austin 16 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2003 Fiat Albea.
Because 1945 Austin 16 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1945 Austin 16. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Albea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Albea. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1945 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Austin 16 | 2003 Fiat Albea | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | 16 | Albea |
| Year Released | 1945 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
