1945 Austin 16 vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1945 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1945 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 166 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 Frontier (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1945 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier 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 Frontier | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | 16 | Frontier |
Year Released | 1945 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |