1946 Austin 16 vs. 1959 Austin A 40

To start off, 1959 Austin A 40 is newer by 13 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, 1946 Austin 16 (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Austin 16 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Austin 16 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1959 Austin A 40. 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, 1946 Austin 16 (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1946 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 40.

Compare all specifications:

1946 Austin 16 1959 Austin A 40
Make Austin Austin
Model 16 A 40
Year Released 1946 1959
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2200 cc 997 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 63 HP 34 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 4750 RPM
Torque 146 Nm 68 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79.4 mm 62.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 111.1 mm 76.2 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 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1280 kg 760 kg
Vehicle Length 4350 mm 3670 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1520 mm
Vehicle Height 1690 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2130 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 26 L


 

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