1959 Austin A 99 vs. 1977 Mazda 616
To start off, 1977 Mazda 616 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 99 (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 99 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1977 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 99 | 1977 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 99 | 616 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2480 mm |
