1946 Austin 16 vs. 2009 BMW 325
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 63 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16.
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, 2009 BMW 325 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Austin 16 | 2009 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | 16 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
