1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1970 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 1970 Mazda RX-2 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1970 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1970 Mazda RX-2.
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, both vehicles can yield 157 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 70 | 1970 Mazda RX-2 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 70 | RX-2 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2480 mm |
