1946 Austin 16 vs. 1998 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1998 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 52 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, 1998 Plymouth Voyager (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Plymouth Voyager 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.
Because 1946 Austin 16 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1946 Austin 16. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Plymouth Voyager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Plymouth Voyager (175 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Austin 16 | 1998 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Austin | Plymouth |
| Model | 16 | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2880 mm |
