1948 Austin 16 vs. 1972 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1972 Vauxhall Victor is newer by 24 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, 1972 Vauxhall Victor (76 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1948 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin 16 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1972 Vauxhall Victor.
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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1948 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin 16 | 1972 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
Model | 16 | Victor |
Year Released | 1948 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 85.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |