1947 Austin 16 vs. 1958 Austin A 35
To start off, 1958 Austin A 35 is newer by 11 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 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1947 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Austin 16 (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Austin 16 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin 16 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1958 Austin A 35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1947 Austin 16 (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1947 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin 16 | 1958 Austin A 35 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | 16 | A 35 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 26 L |
