1947 Austin 16 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 61 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (405 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 160 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Austin 16 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | 16 | 911 |
Year Released | 1947 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 405 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
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 | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 89 L |