1945 Austin 16 vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 45 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 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (317 HP) has 254 more horse power than 1945 Austin 16. (63 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1945 Austin 16.
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, 1990 Porsche 928 (430 Nm) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1945 Austin 16. (147 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1945 Austin 16. 1990 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1945 Austin 16 has manual transmission. 1945 Austin 16 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Austin 16 | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | 16 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 4957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 317 HP |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2500 mm |
