1963 Abarth 700 vs. 1947 Austin 16
To start off, 1963 Abarth 700 is newer by 16 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, both vehicles can yield 63 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin 16 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1963 Abarth 700.
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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1947 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 700 | 1947 Austin 16 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 700 | 16 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1947 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1110 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 63 L |
