1947 Austin 16 vs. 1969 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1969 Simca 1200S is newer by 22 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, 1969 Simca 1200S (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin 16 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1969 Simca 1200S.
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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Simca 1200S. (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1947 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin 16 | 1969 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Austin | Simca |
| Model | 16 | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1203 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 53 L |
