1948 Austin 16 vs. 1968 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1968 Holden Belmont is newer by 20 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 3,043 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Belmont (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1948 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Belmont weights approximately 10 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, 1968 Holden Belmont (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin 16 | 1968 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | 16 | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3043 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
