1946 Austin 16 vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1963 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 17 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 2,775 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 34 kg more than 1946 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, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Austin 16 | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Austin | Lancia |
| Model | 16 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2775 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 195 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 | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 56 L |
