1971 Austin 3 vs. 1973 Fiat 850
To start off, 1973 Fiat 850 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Austin 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Austin 3 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Austin 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Austin 3 (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Austin 3 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 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, 1971 Austin 3 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Austin 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Austin 3 | 1973 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | 3 | 850 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2040 mm |