1949 Austin 16 vs. 1965 Austin A 60
To start off, 1965 Austin A 60 is newer by 16 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 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Austin 16 (63 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Austin 16 should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin 16 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1965 Austin A 60. 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, 1949 Austin 16 (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1949 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin 16 | 1965 Austin A 60 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | 16 | A 60 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1621 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 34 L |
