1945 Austin 16 vs. 1990 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 1990 Nissan Pintara is newer by 45 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, 1990 Nissan Pintara (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1945 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Pintara should accelerate faster than 1945 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Austin 16 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1990 Nissan Pintara.
Because 1945 Austin 16 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1945 Austin 16. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Pintara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Nissan Pintara (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1945 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Pintara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1945 Austin 16. 1990 Nissan Pintara has automatic transmission and 1945 Austin 16 has manual transmission. 1945 Austin 16 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Nissan Pintara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Austin 16 | 1990 Nissan Pintara | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | 16 | Pintara |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2560 mm |
