1949 Austin 16 vs. 1988 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1988 Nissan Silvia is newer by 39 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, 1988 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin 16 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1988 Nissan Silvia.
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, 1988 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin 16 | 1988 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | 16 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1949 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
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 | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |