1946 Austin 16 vs. 1967 Porsche 912
To start off, 1967 Porsche 912 is newer by 21 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, 1967 Porsche 912 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Austin 16 weights approximately 308 kg more than 1967 Porsche 912.
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, 1946 Austin 16 (146 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Porsche 912. (133 Nm). This means 1946 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Austin 16 | 1967 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | 16 | 912 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |
