1946 Austin 16 vs. 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 37 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 520 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, 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16. 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari 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. 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Austin 16 | 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Austin | Pontiac |
Model | 16 | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1946 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2950 mm |