1945 Austin 16 vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z is newer by 65 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan 370Z (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1945 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1945 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 217 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, 2010 Nissan 370Z (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1945 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1945 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Austin 16 | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | 16 | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1945 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5200 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 | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4427 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1316 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |
