1946 Austin 16 vs. 1969 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 1969 Nissan Gloria 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 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Gloria (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Gloria should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 15 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, 1969 Nissan Gloria (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Gloria 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 Gloria | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | 16 | Gloria |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1969 |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1987 cc |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |
