1945 Austin 16 vs. 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1945 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1945 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1945 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Austin 16 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
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, 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1945 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1945 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Austin 16 | 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
| Make | Austin | Morgan |
| Model | 16 | Plus 4 Plus |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
