1947 Austin 16 vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 1968 Toyota Century is newer by 21 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 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 520 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, 1968 Toyota Century (250 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Austin 16 | 1968 Toyota Century | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | 16 | Century |
Year Released | 1947 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |