1947 Austin 16 vs. 1992 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1992 Toyota Supra is newer by 45 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Supra weights approximately 277 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, 1992 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Austin 16 | 1992 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | 16 | Supra |
Year Released | 1947 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |