1945 Austin 16 vs. 1970 GAZ Volga
To start off, 1970 GAZ Volga is newer by 25 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 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 GAZ Volga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 GAZ Volga (110 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1945 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 GAZ Volga should accelerate faster than 1945 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 GAZ Volga weights approximately 20 kg more than 1945 Austin 16. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 GAZ Volga (187 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1945 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 GAZ Volga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1945 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Austin 16 | 1970 GAZ Volga | |
| Make | Austin | GAZ |
| Model | 16 | Volga |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
