1947 Austin 16 vs. 1986 BMW M5
To start off, 1986 BMW M5 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 3,428 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW M5 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW M5 weights approximately 239 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, 1986 BMW M5 (310 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1986 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16. 1986 BMW M5 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. 1986 BMW M5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Austin 16 | 1986 BMW M5 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | 16 | M5 |
Year Released | 1947 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1519 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 120 L |