1945 Austin 16 vs. 2010 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2010 Toyota Corolla 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 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1945 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Corolla (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1945 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1945 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Austin 16 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2010 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1945 Austin 16 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1945 Austin 16. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Corolla (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1945 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1945 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Austin 16 | 2010 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | 16 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1945 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
