1947 Austin 16 vs. 1988 BMW 530
To start off, 1988 BMW 530 is newer by 41 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 530 (188 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 530 weights approximately 313 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, 1988 BMW 530 (261 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin 16 | 1988 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | 16 | 530 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 261 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
| 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 | 1593 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2770 mm |
