1949 Austin 16 vs. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 47 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 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (435 HP) has 372 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin 16 weights approximately 93 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (576 Nm) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin 16. (147 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin 16 | 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | 16 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 1 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 435 HP |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 276 km/hour |
| 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 | 1187 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2570 mm |
