1946 Austin 16 vs. 1968 Fiat 2300
To start off, 1968 Fiat 2300 is newer by 22 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 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 2300 (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1946 Austin 16. 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, 1968 Fiat 2300 (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Austin 16 | 1968 Fiat 2300 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | 16 | 2300 |
Year Released | 1946 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |