1949 Austin 16 vs. 1984 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1984 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 35 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, 1984 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mazda RX-7 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 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 1984 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, 1984 Mazda RX-7 (158 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1984 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin 16 | 1984 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | 16 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2430 mm |
