1949 Austin 16 vs. 1998 BMW 316
To start off, 1998 BMW 316 is newer by 49 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, 1998 BMW 316 (103 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 316 weights approximately 80 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, 1998 BMW 316 (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin 16 | 1998 BMW 316 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | 16 | 316 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 83.5 mm |
Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
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 | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |