1946 Austin 16 vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z is newer by 61 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 260 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, 2007 Nissan 350Z (364 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Austin 16 | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | 16 | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1946 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 250 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 | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |
