1947 Austin 16 vs. 2001 Spyker C8
To start off, 2001 Spyker C8 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 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Spyker C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Spyker C8 (395 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Spyker C8 should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin 16 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2001 Spyker C8.
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 Spyker C8 (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 Spyker C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin 16 | 2001 Spyker C8 | |
| Make | Austin | Spyker |
| Model | 16 | C8 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |
