1949 Austin 16 vs. 1981 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1981 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin 16 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (149 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin 16 | 1981 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | 16 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1949 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |