1949 Austin 16 vs. 1954 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1954 Fiat 1100 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin 16 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 14 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Austin 16 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin 16 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1100. 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, 1949 Austin 16 (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1949 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin 16 | 1954 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | 16 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4300 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 | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 38 L |
