1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1995 Mazda 626
To start off, 1995 Mazda 626 is newer by 44 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda 626 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda 626 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 70 kg more than 1995 Mazda 626.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Mazda 626 (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 70 | 1995 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 70 | 626 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 60 L |
