1949 Austin 16 vs. 1963 Fiat Berline
To start off, 1963 Fiat Berline is newer by 14 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 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat Berline (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin 16 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1963 Fiat Berline.
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, 1963 Fiat Berline (189 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1963 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin 16 | 1963 Fiat Berline | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | 16 | Berline |
Year Released | 1949 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 37 L |