1946 Austin 16 vs. 1969 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1969 Nissan Fairlady is newer by 23 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 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Fairlady (137 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Austin 16 weights approximately 236 kg more than 1969 Nissan Fairlady.
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, 1969 Nissan Fairlady (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Austin 16 | 1969 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | 16 | Fairlady |
Year Released | 1946 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |