1946 Austin 16 vs. 1996 Dodge Ram
To start off, 1996 Dodge Ram 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Austin 16 weights approximately 194 kg more than 1996 Dodge Ram.
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 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Austin 16 | 1996 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Austin | Dodge |
Model | 16 | Ram |
Year Released | 1946 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 447 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3020 mm |