1947 Austin 16 vs. 1954 Buick 40

To start off, 1954 Buick 40 is newer by 7 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 4,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 40 (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 395 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, 1954 Buick 40 (309 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16.

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