1948 Austin A 90 vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 52 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, 1948 Austin A 90 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 90 weights approximately 580 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 90 | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 90 | Familia |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 58 L |
