1947 Austin 16 vs. 1994 BMW M5
To start off, 1994 BMW M5 is newer by 47 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 3,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 506 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, 1994 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin 16 | 1994 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | 16 | M5 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
