1945 Austin 16 vs. 1985 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1985 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 40 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 2,827 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Pontiac Firebird (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1945 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1945 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 76 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, 1985 Pontiac Firebird (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1945 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1985 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 | 1985 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Austin | Pontiac |
| Model | 16 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2827 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 161 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 | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
