1948 Austin 16 vs. 1956 Rover P4
To start off, 1956 Rover P4 is newer by 8 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 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Rover P4 (108 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1948 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rover P4 weights approximately 206 kg more than 1948 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, 1956 Rover P4 (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1956 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin 16. 1956 Rover P4 has automatic transmission and 1948 Austin 16 has manual transmission. 1948 Austin 16 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Rover P4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin 16 | 1956 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Austin | Rover |
| Model | 16 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 52 L |
