1949 Austin 16 vs. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 38 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 106 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, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1987 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin 16 | 1987 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
| Model | 16 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |
