1947 Austin 16 vs. 1957 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1957 Talbot 2500 is newer by 10 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 2,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Talbot 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Talbot 2500 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin 16 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1957 Talbot 2500.
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, 1957 Talbot 2500 (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1957 Talbot 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin 16 | 1957 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | Austin | Talbot |
| Model | 16 | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
