1946 Austin 16 vs. 1953 Austin A 70
To start off, 1953 Austin A 70 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin A 70 (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16.
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, 1953 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Austin 16 | 1953 Austin A 70 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | 16 | A 70 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 56 L |
