1956 Austin A 30 vs. 1946 Austin 16
To start off, 1956 Austin A 30 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Austin 16 (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1946 Austin 16 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Austin 16 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1956 Austin A 30. 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, 1946 Austin 16 (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1946 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 30 | 1946 Austin 16 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | A 30 | 16 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 63 L |
