1980 Austin Mini Metro vs. 1980 Fiat 127
To start off, both 1980 Austin Mini Metro and 1980 Fiat 127 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,049 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Fiat 127 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Fiat 127 (49 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1980 Austin Mini Metro. (45 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Fiat 127 should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Mini Metro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Fiat 127 weights approximately 83 kg more than 1980 Austin Mini Metro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1980 Fiat 127 (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Mini Metro. (73 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1980 Fiat 127 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Mini Metro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Austin Mini Metro | 1980 Fiat 127 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | Mini Metro | 127 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1049 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 747 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2230 mm |
