1961 Austin 7 vs. 1999 Mazda B2500
To start off, 1999 Mazda B2500 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin 7 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mazda B2500 (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1961 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mazda B2500 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1961 Austin 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Mazda B2500 (266 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin 7. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin 7 | 1999 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | 7 | B2500 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
