1947 Austin 16 vs. 1960 Vauxhall Velox
To start off, 1960 Vauxhall Velox 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Vauxhall Velox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Vauxhall Velox (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Vauxhall Velox should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin 16 weights approximately 104 kg more than 1960 Vauxhall Velox.
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 Vauxhall Velox (200 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm). This means 1960 Vauxhall Velox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Austin 16 | 1960 Vauxhall Velox | |
Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
Model | 16 | Velox |
Year Released | 1947 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 200 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |