1948 Austin 16 vs. 2005 BMW 330
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 57 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1948 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 225 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, 2005 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin 16 | 2005 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | 16 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |
