1946 Austin 16 vs. 2010 BMW 550
To start off, 2010 BMW 550 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 550 weights approximately 510 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, 2010 BMW 550 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 550 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 550 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | 16 | 550 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
