1947 Austin 16 vs. 2000 MCC ForTwo
To start off, 2000 MCC ForTwo 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 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1947 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Austin 16 (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2000 MCC ForTwo. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Austin 16 should accelerate faster than 2000 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin 16 weights approximately 600 kg more than 2000 MCC ForTwo. 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, 1947 Austin 16 (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 MCC ForTwo. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1947 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 MCC ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin 16 | 2000 MCC ForTwo | |
| Make | Austin | MCC |
| Model | 16 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1947 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1810 mm |
