1946 Austin 16 vs. 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air is newer by 10 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 3,869 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air 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, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Austin 16 | 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | 16 | Bel Air |
Year Released | 1946 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3869 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 79 L |