1948 Austin 16 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 63 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1948 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1948 Austin 16. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1948 Austin 16. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin 16 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | 16 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2198 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 | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 67 L |
