1948 Austin 16 vs. 1988 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1988 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 40 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, 1988 Daihatsu Charmant (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1948 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin 16 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1988 Daihatsu Charmant.
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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Daihatsu Charmant. (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1948 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin 16 | 1988 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
| Model | 16 | Charmant |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
