1950 Austin A135 vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (149 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 790 kg more than 1989 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, 1950 Austin A135 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A135 | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | A135 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2440 mm |