1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano vs. 1946 Austin 16

To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano is newer by 25 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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Austin 16 weights approximately 232 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano.

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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano (191 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16. 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano has automatic transmission and 1946 Austin 16 has manual transmission. 1946 Austin 16 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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