1947 Austin 16 vs. 1947 Bristol 450
To start off, both 1947 Austin 16 and 1947 Bristol 450 were released in the same year (1947). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1947 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Bristol 450 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1947 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin 16 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1947 Bristol 450.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin 16 | 1947 Bristol 450 | |
| Make | Austin | Bristol |
| Model | 16 | 450 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1947 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |
