1945 Austin 16 vs. 1972 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1972 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 27 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 7,456 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1945 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1945 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 396 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, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1945 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1945 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Austin 16 | 1972 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Austin | Pontiac |
| Model | 16 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 7456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 105.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 106.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1676 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
