1947 Austin 16 vs. 1984 Porsche 944
To start off, 1984 Porsche 944 is newer by 37 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 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Porsche 944 weights approximately 65 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, 1984 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1984 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin 16 | 1984 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | 16 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 66 L |
