1949 Austin 16 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 59 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 3,823 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 225 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | 16 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
| 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 | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
