1946 Austin 16 vs. 1991 Porsche 965
To start off, 1991 Porsche 965 is newer by 45 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 965 (317 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 965 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1946 Austin 16. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Porsche 965 (459 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Austin 16 | 1991 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | 16 | 965 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2270 mm |
