1949 Austin 16 vs. 2002 Fiat Doblo
To start off, 2002 Fiat Doblo is newer by 53 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, 2002 Fiat Doblo (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Fiat Doblo should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin 16 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2002 Fiat Doblo.
Because 1949 Austin 16 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1949 Austin 16. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Fiat Doblo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Doblo. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1949 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin 16 | 2002 Fiat Doblo | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | 16 | Doblo |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 70.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |
