1947 Austin 16 vs. 1983 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1983 Opel Rekord is newer by 36 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, 1983 Opel Rekord (90 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin 16 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1983 Opel Rekord.
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, both vehicles can yield 146 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin 16 | 1983 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | 16 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
