1946 Austin 16 vs. 2004 BMW 318
To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 58 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, 2004 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 318 weights approximately 110 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, 2004 BMW 318 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Austin 16 | 2004 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | 16 | 318 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |
