1946 Austin 16 vs. 1976 Volvo 265
To start off, 1976 Volvo 265 is newer by 30 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Volvo 265 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Volvo 265 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Volvo 265 should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Volvo 265 weights approximately 120 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, 1976 Volvo 265 (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1976 Volvo 265 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Austin 16 | 1976 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | 16 | 265 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
