1947 Austin 16 vs. 1973 Fiat 850
To start off, 1973 Fiat 850 is newer by 26 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 12 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Austin 16 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 850.
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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1947 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin 16 | 1973 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | 16 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2040 mm |
