1947 Austin 16 vs. 1997 Venturi 400
To start off, 1997 Venturi 400 is newer by 50 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin 16 weights approximately 128 kg more than 1997 Venturi 400.
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, 1997 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1997 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Austin 16 | 1997 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Austin | Venturi |
Model | 16 | 400 |
Year Released | 1947 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 291 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2500 mm |