1969 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1948 Fiat 500
To start off, 1969 Austin 3-Litre is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Austin 3-Litre (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 700 kg more than 1948 Fiat 500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Austin 3-Litre | 1948 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | 3-Litre | 500 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 52 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 67 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2010 mm |
