1949 Austin 16 vs. 1968 Tatra T603
To start off, 1968 Tatra T603 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,471 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Tatra T603 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Tatra T603 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1949 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, 1968 Tatra T603 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin 16 | 1968 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Austin | Tatra |
| Model | 16 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
