1949 Austin 16 vs. 1970 Daihatsu Fellow
To start off, 1970 Daihatsu Fellow is newer by 21 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 @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (38 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Austin 16 should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin 16 weights approximately 815 kg more than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1949 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 1949 Austin 16. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Daihatsu Fellow, 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, 1949 Austin 16 (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (40 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1949 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin 16 | 1970 Daihatsu Fellow | |
| Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
| Model | 16 | Fellow |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 59 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 43 L |
