1945 Austin 16 vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 66 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 (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 325 (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1945 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1945 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 325 weights approximately 316 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, 2011 BMW 325 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1945 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1945 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Austin 16 | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | 16 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1945 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
| 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 | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |
