1949 Austin 16 vs. 1981 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1981 Mazda RX-7 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 2,292 cc, 1981 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin 16 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1981 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1949 Austin 16 (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1949 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin 16 | 1981 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | 16 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |