1947 Austin 16 vs. 1975 BMW 520
To start off, 1975 BMW 520 is newer by 28 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, 1975 BMW 520 (123 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 520 weights approximately 15 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, 1975 BMW 520 (172 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin 16 | 1975 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | 16 | 520 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
