1948 Austin 16 vs. 1965 Simca 1000
To start off, 1965 Simca 1000 is newer by 17 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Austin 16 (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1965 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin 16 should accelerate faster than 1965 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin 16 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1965 Simca 1000. 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, 1948 Austin 16 (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1948 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin 16 | 1965 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Austin | Simca |
| Model | 16 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 36 L |
