1948 Austin A 90 vs. 1988 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1988 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mazda RX-7 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 90 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1988 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, 1948 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mazda RX-7. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 90 | 1988 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 90 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |
