1945 Austin 16 vs. 1984 Hyundai Stellar
To start off, 1984 Hyundai Stellar is newer by 39 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, 1984 Hyundai Stellar (73 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1945 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Hyundai Stellar should accelerate faster than 1945 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Austin 16 weights approximately 246 kg more than 1984 Hyundai Stellar.
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, 1945 Austin 16 (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. (141 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1945 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Hyundai Stellar.
Compare all specifications:
1945 Austin 16 | 1984 Hyundai Stellar | |
Make | Austin | Hyundai |
Model | 16 | Stellar |
Year Released | 1945 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 76.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86 mm |
Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 158 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 | 1034 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |