1947 Austin 16 vs. 1948 Austin A 110
To start off, 1948 Austin A 110 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin 16 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Austin A 110 (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1947 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, 1948 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin 16 | 1948 Austin A 110 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | 16 | A 110 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 34 L |
