1946 Austin 16 vs. 1997 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 1997 Mazda Sentia is newer by 51 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 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mazda Sentia (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 280 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, 1997 Mazda Sentia (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1997 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16. 1997 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 1946 Austin 16 has manual transmission. 1946 Austin 16 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Mazda Sentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Austin 16 | 1997 Mazda Sentia | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | 16 | Sentia |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |
