1947 Austin 16 vs. 1979 BMW M1
To start off, 1979 BMW M1 is newer by 32 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 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW M1 weights approximately 20 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, 1979 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin 16 | 1979 BMW M1 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | 16 | M1 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 116 L |
