1952 Austin A vs. 1998 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1952 Austin A. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A weights approximately 735 kg more than 1998 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (294 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A | 1998 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | A | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 76 L |