1949 Austin 16 vs. 1949 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, both 1949 Austin 16 and 1949 Volkswagen Beetle were released in the same year (1949). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Austin 16 (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1949 Volkswagen Beetle. (24 HP @ 3300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Austin 16 should accelerate faster than 1949 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin 16 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1949 Volkswagen Beetle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin 16 | 1949 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
| Model | 16 | Beetle |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1949 |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1560 mm |
