1946 Austin 16 vs. 1963 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1963 Mazda R 360 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Austin 16 (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1963 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Austin 16 should accelerate faster than 1963 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Austin 16 weights approximately 900 kg more than 1963 Mazda R 360. 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, 1946 Austin 16 (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mazda R 360. (23 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1946 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Austin 16 | 1963 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | 16 | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 23 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 63 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
