1947 Austin 16 vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1972 Porsche 911 is newer by 25 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 2,341 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (190 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin 16 weights approximately 203 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911.
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, 1972 Porsche 911 (217 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Austin 16 | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | 16 | 911 |
Year Released | 1947 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
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 | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |