1968 Audi 100 vs. 1946 Austin 16
To start off, 1968 Audi 100 is newer by 22 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, 1968 Audi 100 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Austin 16 weights approximately 188 kg more than 1968 Audi 100.
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, 1968 Audi 100 (150 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Audi 100 | 1946 Austin 16 | |
| Make | Audi | Austin |
| Model | 100 | 16 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1760 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 121 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 | 1092 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 63 L |
