1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1996 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1996 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 45 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, 1996 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 665 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 110 | 1996 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 110 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| 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 | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 55 L |
