1947 Austin 16 vs. 1975 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1975 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1947 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (102 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin 16 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1975 Mazda Cosmo.
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, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (167 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Austin 16 | 1975 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | 16 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1947 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 98 mm |
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 | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |