1948 Austin 16 vs. 1965 Porsche 356
To start off, 1965 Porsche 356 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Porsche 356 (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1948 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin 16 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1965 Porsche 356.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin 16 | 1965 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | 16 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| 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 | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |
