1947 Austin 16 vs. 1994 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1994 TVR Cerbera 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 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 TVR Cerbera (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin 16 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1994 TVR Cerbera.
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 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1994 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin 16 | 1994 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Austin | TVR |
| Model | 16 | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
| 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 | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |
