1947 Austin 16 vs. 1986 BMW 325
To start off, 1986 BMW 325 is newer by 39 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 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 325 (126 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin 16 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1986 BMW 325.
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, 1986 BMW 325 (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin 16 | 1986 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | 16 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2693 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
