1946 Austin 16 vs. 2012 BMW 316
To start off, 2012 BMW 316 is newer by 66 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, 2012 BMW 316 (116 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 316 weights approximately 215 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, 2012 BMW 316 (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Austin 16 | 2012 BMW 316 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | 16 | 316 |
Year Released | 1946 | 2012 |
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 | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1429 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 57 L |