1946 Austin 16 vs. 1996 De Tomaso Bigua
To start off, 1996 De Tomaso Bigua is newer by 50 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 De Tomaso Bigua is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 De Tomaso Bigua (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Bigua should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 De Tomaso Bigua 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, 1996 De Tomaso Bigua (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 De Tomaso Bigua will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Austin 16 | 1996 De Tomaso Bigua | |
| Make | Austin | De Tomaso |
| Model | 16 | Bigua |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 215 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 | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
