1945 Austin 16 vs. 2005 Noble M12
To start off, 2005 Noble M12 is newer by 60 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 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Noble M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Noble M12 (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1945 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 1945 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Austin 16 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2005 Noble M12.
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, 2005 Noble M12 (485 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1945 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1945 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Austin 16 | 2005 Noble M12 | |
| Make | Austin | Noble |
| Model | 16 | M12 |
| Year Released | 1945 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
