1947 Austin 16 vs. 1994 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1994 Nissan Laurel 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 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1947 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan Laurel (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 50 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 Nissan Laurel (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16. 1994 Nissan Laurel 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. 1994 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Austin 16 | 1994 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | 16 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1947 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |