1951 Austin A 90 vs. 1986 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1986 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 35 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, 1986 Mazda RX-7 (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 90.
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, 1986 Mazda RX-7 (246 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 90 | 1986 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | A 90 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |