1947 Austin 16 vs. 2001 Morgan 4
To start off, 2001 Morgan 4 is newer by 54 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, 2001 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin 16 weights approximately 400 kg more than 2001 Morgan 4.
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, 2001 Morgan 4 (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin 16 | 2001 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Austin | Morgan |
| Model | 16 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
