1947 Austin 16 vs. 1971 Nissan President
To start off, 1971 Nissan President is newer by 24 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 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan President weights approximately 325 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, 1971 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin 16 | 1971 Nissan President | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | 16 | President |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| 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 | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |
