1951 Austin Princess vs. 1981 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1981 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin Princess (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1981 Mazda RX-7. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 895 kg more than 1981 Mazda RX-7. 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 Princess (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 1981 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | Princess | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 65 L |