1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1946 Austin 16
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 20 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 2,583 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1946 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1946 Austin 16 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | 2600 | 16 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2583 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 121 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |
