1948 Austin 16 vs. 2009 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 61 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, 2009 Daihatsu Charade (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1948 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin 16.
Because 1948 Austin 16 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1948 Austin 16. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Daihatsu Charade, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1948 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin 16 | 2009 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
| Model | 16 | Charade |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 36 L |
