1946 Austin 16 vs. 1949 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1949 Fiat 1500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Austin 16 (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1949 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Austin 16 should accelerate faster than 1949 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Austin 16 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1949 Fiat 1500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Austin 16 | 1949 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | 16 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 6.2:1 |
| 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 | 1280 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 35 L |
