1948 Austin 16 vs. 1954 Austin-Healey 100
To start off, 1954 Austin-Healey 100 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin-Healey 100 (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1948 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin 16 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1954 Austin-Healey 100.
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, 1948 Austin 16 (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1948 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin 16 | 1954 Austin-Healey 100 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin-Healey |
| Model | 16 | 100 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2660 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2290 mm |
