1946 Austin 16 vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1974 Peugeot 504 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 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 50 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, 1974 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1974 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Austin 16 | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Austin | Peugeot |
Model | 16 | 504 |
Year Released | 1946 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2910 mm |