1947 Austin 16 vs. 1981 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1981 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 34 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Pontiac Firebird (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Firebird 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, 1981 Pontiac Firebird (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16. 1981 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 1947 Austin 16 has manual transmission. 1947 Austin 16 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Austin 16 | 1981 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Austin | Pontiac |
Model | 16 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1947 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 149 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 79 L |