1947 Austin 16 vs. 2011 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2011 Lotus Elise is newer by 64 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, 2011 Lotus Elise (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin 16 weights approximately 354 kg more than 2011 Lotus Elise.
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, 2011 Lotus Elise (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin 16 | 2011 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Austin | Lotus |
| Model | 16 | Elise |
| Year Released | 1947 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| 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 | 926 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1118 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 44 L |
