1946 Austin 16 vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 43 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 2,616 cc, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1946 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, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1989 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Austin 16 | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | 16 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1946 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
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 | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |