1947 Austin 16 vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1970 Porsche 914 is newer by 23 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, 1970 Porsche 914 (125 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16.
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, 1970 Porsche 914 (176 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm). This means 1970 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Austin 16 | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | 16 | 914 |
Year Released | 1947 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 125 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 176 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 66 mm |
Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 290 mm |