1947 Austin 16 vs. 2000 BMW 325
To start off, 2000 BMW 325 is newer by 53 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 325 (184 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 325 weights approximately 200 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, 2000 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin 16 | 2000 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | 16 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |
