1947 Austin 16 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown 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 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Crown (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 130 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 Toyota Crown (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Austin 16 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | 16 | Crown |
Year Released | 1947 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |