1946 Austin 16 vs. 1974 BMW 1502
To start off, 1974 BMW 1502 is newer by 28 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, 1974 BMW 1502 (83 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 1502 should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Austin 16 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1974 BMW 1502.
Let's talk about torque, 1946 Austin 16 (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1946 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Austin 16 | 1974 BMW 1502 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | 16 | 1502 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1574 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
