1947 Austin 16 vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 Porsche 911 is newer by 48 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 3,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin 16 weights approximately 1 kg more than 1995 Porsche 911.
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, 1995 Porsche 911 (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Austin 16 | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | 16 | 911 |
Year Released | 1947 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 102.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1279 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 92 L |