1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1994 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 1994 Mazda Sentia is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda Sentia (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 290 kg more than 1952 Austin A 70. 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. 1994 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 1952 Austin A 70 has manual transmission. 1952 Austin A 70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Mazda Sentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 70 | 1994 Mazda Sentia | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | A 70 | Sentia |
Year Released | 1952 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2860 mm |