1945 Austin 16 vs. 1996 BMW 725
To start off, 1996 BMW 725 is newer by 51 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 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 725 (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1945 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1945 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 725 weights approximately 505 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, 1996 BMW 725 (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1945 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1945 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Austin 16 | 1996 BMW 725 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | 16 | 725 |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2940 mm |
