1949 Austin 16 vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 41 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin 16 weights approximately 44 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911.
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, 1990 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin 16 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | 16 | 911 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 74.4 mm |
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 | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |