1946 Austin 16 vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 65 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester 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.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1946 Austin 16. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Austin 16 | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Austin | Subaru |
| Model | 16 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1946 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
