1946 Austin 16 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 24 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 1 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Austin 16 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Austin 16 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1946 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Austin 16 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | 16 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 66 mm |
| 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 | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 46 L |
