1946 Austin 16 vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 is newer by 33 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 7 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Austin 16 should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 66.
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 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1946 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66. 1979 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1946 Austin 16 has manual transmission. 1946 Austin 16 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Austin 16 | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | 16 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
