1946 Austin 16 vs. 1974 Fiat 131
To start off, 1974 Fiat 131 is newer by 28 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, 1974 Fiat 131 (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Austin 16 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1974 Fiat 131.
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, 1946 Austin 16 (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1946 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Austin 16 | 1974 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | 16 | 131 |
Year Released | 1946 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 71.5 mm |
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 | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |