1947 Austin 16 vs. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz
To start off, 1960 Cadillac Biarritz is newer by 13 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 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Biarritz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Biarritz (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Biarritz should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 1015 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, 1960 Cadillac Biarritz (590 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1960 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz has automatic transmission and 1947 Austin 16 has manual transmission. 1947 Austin 16 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin 16 | 1960 Cadillac Biarritz | |
| Make | Austin | Cadillac |
| Model | 16 | Biarritz |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 6389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
