1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1946 Austin 16
To start off, 1959 Abarth 1600 is newer by 13 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, 1959 Abarth 1600 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Austin 16 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1600.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1600 | 1946 Austin 16 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 1600 | 16 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 121 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2660 mm |
