1945 Austin 16 vs. 2006 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2006 Toyota Quantum is newer by 61 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Quantum (102 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1945 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Quantum should accelerate faster than 1945 Austin 16.
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, 2006 Toyota Quantum (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1945 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1945 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Austin 16 | 2006 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | 16 | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1945 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
