1947 Austin 16 vs. 1949 Morris Six
To start off, 1949 Morris Six is newer by 2 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 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Morris Six (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Morris Six should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin 16 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1949 Morris Six.
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, 1947 Austin 16 (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1947 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Austin 16 | 1949 Morris Six | |
Make | Austin | Morris |
Model | 16 | Six |
Year Released | 1947 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |