1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1994 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1994 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1994 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 344 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40. 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, 1994 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 40 | 1994 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 40 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 55 L |
