1947 Austin 16 vs. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is newer by 20 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 5,319 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 480 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, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin 16 | 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Austin | Pontiac |
| Model | 16 | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 5319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 101.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3030 mm |
