1948 Austin 16 vs. 2006 BMW 130
To start off, 2006 BMW 130 is newer by 58 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1948 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin 16.
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, 2006 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin 16. 2006 BMW 130 has automatic transmission and 1948 Austin 16 has manual transmission. 1948 Austin 16 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin 16 | 2006 BMW 130 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | 16 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 53 L |
