1991 Alpine V6 vs. 1945 Austin 16
To start off, 1991 Alpine V6 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Alpine V6 (208 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1945 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1945 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Austin 16 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1991 Alpine V6.
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, 1991 Alpine V6 (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1945 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1991 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1945 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Alpine V6 | 1945 Austin 16 | |
| Make | Alpine | Austin |
| Model | V6 | 16 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1945 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| 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 | 1235 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2660 mm |
