1951 Austin A 90 vs. 1976 Mazda 929
To start off, 1976 Mazda 929 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A 90 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 90 weights approximately 268 kg more than 1976 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 929. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 90 | 1976 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | A 90 | 929 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |