1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1947 Austin 16
To start off, 1959 Abarth 850 is newer by 12 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, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin 16 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1959 Abarth 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1947 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1947 Austin 16 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 850 | 16 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1947 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 121 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 63 L |
