1947 Austin 16 vs. 1981 Porsche 911
To start off, 1981 Porsche 911 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 911 (232 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 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 20 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Porsche 911 (284 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1981 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 | 1981 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | 16 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
| 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 | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
