1950 Austin A135 vs. 2010 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2010 Mazda B2300 is newer by 60 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, 2010 Mazda B2300 (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 1060 kg more than 2010 Mazda B2300.
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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 2010 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A135 | B2300 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 62 L |
