1949 Austin 16 vs. 1960 Bristol 406
To start off, 1960 Bristol 406 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Bristol 406 (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin 16 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1960 Bristol 406.
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, 1960 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1960 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin 16 | 1960 Bristol 406 | |
| Make | Austin | Bristol |
| Model | 16 | 406 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 68.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 99.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 81 L |
