1946 Austin 16 vs. 2010 BMW 320
To start off, 2010 BMW 320 is newer by 64 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, 2010 BMW 320 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 320 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, 2010 BMW 320 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Austin 16 | 2010 BMW 320 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | 16 | 320 |
Year Released | 1946 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 57 L |