1949 Austin 16 vs. 1980 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1980 Buick LeSabre is newer by 31 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 316 kg more than 1949 Austin 16. 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, 1980 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin 16. 1980 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1949 Austin 16 has manual transmission. 1949 Austin 16 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin 16 | 1980 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | 16 | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2950 mm |
