1946 Austin 16 vs. 1995 Caterham 21
To start off, 1995 Caterham 21 is newer by 49 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, 1995 Caterham 21 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Austin 16 weights approximately 632 kg more than 1995 Caterham 21.
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, 1995 Caterham 21 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Austin 16 | 1995 Caterham 21 | |
Make | Austin | Caterham |
Model | 16 | 21 |
Year Released | 1946 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |