1947 Austin 16 vs. 1967 Fiat 850
To start off, 1967 Fiat 850 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1947 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Austin 16 (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Austin 16 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin 16 weights approximately 548 kg more than 1967 Fiat 850. 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, 1947 Austin 16 (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1947 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin 16 | 1967 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | 16 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 30 L |
