1946 Austin 16 vs. 2012 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Equator 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki Equator (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Austin 16 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Equator.
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 Suzuki Equator (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Austin 16 | 2012 Suzuki Equator | |
Make | Austin | Suzuki |
Model | 16 | Equator |
Year Released | 1946 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |