1945 Austin 16 vs. 1973 Porsche 914
To start off, 1973 Porsche 914 is newer by 28 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 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1945 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1945 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1945 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Austin 16 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1973 Porsche 914.
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, 1945 Austin 16 (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 914. (137 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1945 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Austin 16 | 1973 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | 16 | 914 |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |
