1947 Austin 16 vs. 2003 Honda S2000
To start off, 2003 Honda S2000 is newer by 56 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, 2003 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda S2000 weights approximately 6 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, 2003 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin 16 | 2003 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | 16 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
