1945 Austin 16 vs. 2011 Honda Fit
To start off, 2011 Honda Fit 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 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1945 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1945 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1945 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Austin 16 weights approximately 137 kg more than 2011 Honda Fit.
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, 2011 Honda Fit, 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, 1945 Austin 16 (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1945 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Austin 16 | 2011 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | 16 | Fit |
| Year Released | 1945 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1143 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1524 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |
