1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1968 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1968 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A 110 (130 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (94 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. 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, 1951 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 110 | 1968 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 110 | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 94 HP |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 57 L |
