1948 Austin 16 vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2005 Nissan Hardbody 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 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1948 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 78 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 Nissan Hardbody (208 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin 16 | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | 16 | Hardbody |
Year Released | 1948 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1358 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |