1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 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 2,614 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 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 180 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
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, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-01 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 RX-01 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 70 | RX-01 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 65 L |
