1946 Austin 16 vs. 1987 Volvo 760
To start off, 1987 Volvo 760 is newer by 41 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 2,316 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Volvo 760 (180 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Volvo 760 weights approximately 70 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, 1987 Volvo 760 (258 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1987 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Austin 16 | 1987 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | 16 | 760 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 82 L |
