1949 Austin 16 vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 52 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, 2001 Toyota Condor (88 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Condor should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor 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, 1949 Austin 16 (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1949 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin 16 | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | 16 | Condor |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1360 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
