1946 Austin 16 vs. 1970 Porsche 917
To start off, 1970 Porsche 917 is newer by 24 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 4,994 cc, 1970 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 457 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Austin 16 weights approximately 482 kg more than 1970 Porsche 917.
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, 1970 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 464 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm). This means 1970 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Austin 16 | 1970 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | 16 | 917 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 798 kg |
