1946 Austin 16 vs. 2009 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige 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 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Austin 16 weights approximately 364 kg more than 2009 Lotus Exige.
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 Lotus Exige (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Austin 16 | 2009 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Austin | Lotus |
| Model | 16 | Exige |
| Year Released | 1946 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| 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 | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 916 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |
