1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1986 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1986 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 35 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, 1986 Mazda RX-7 (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 110.
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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda RX-7. (246 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 110 | 1986 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 110 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2430 mm |
