1949 Austin 16 vs. 1943 Fiat 500
To start off, 1949 Austin 16 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Austin 16 (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1943 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Austin 16 should accelerate faster than 1943 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin 16 weights approximately 745 kg more than 1943 Fiat 500. 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:
| 1949 Austin 16 | 1943 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | 16 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1943 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2010 mm |
