1947 Austin 16 vs. 1947 Simca 5
To start off, both 1947 Austin 16 and 1947 Simca 5 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 Austin 16 (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1947 Simca 5. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Austin 16 should accelerate faster than 1947 Simca 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin 16 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1947 Simca 5. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin 16 | 1947 Simca 5 | |
| Make | Austin | Simca |
| Model | 16 | 5 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1947 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 570 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2010 mm |
