1983 Alpine A 310 vs. 1946 Austin 16
To start off, 1983 Alpine A 310 is newer by 37 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 2,663 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Austin 16 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1983 Alpine A 310.
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, 1983 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1983 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alpine A 310 | 1946 Austin 16 | |
| Make | Alpine | Austin |
| Model | A 310 | 16 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2663 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 63 L |
