1947 Austin 16 vs. 1967 Steyr 500
To start off, 1967 Steyr 500 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 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 44 more horse power than 1967 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Austin 16 should accelerate faster than 1967 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin 16 weights approximately 800 kg more than 1967 Steyr 500. 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, 1947 Austin 16 (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1947 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin 16 | 1967 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | Austin | Steyr |
| Model | 16 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1850 mm |
