1946 Austin 16 vs. 1999 Toyota MR-S
To start off, 1999 Toyota MR-S is newer by 53 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, 1999 Toyota MR-S (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota MR-S should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Austin 16 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1999 Toyota MR-S.
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, 1999 Toyota MR-S (176 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota MR-S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Austin 16 | 1999 Toyota MR-S | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | 16 | MR-S |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 48 L |
