1953 Austin A 135 vs. 1996 Mazda 121
To start off, 1996 Mazda 121 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin A 135 (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1996 Mazda 121. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1189 kg more than 1996 Mazda 121. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1953 Austin A 135 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Austin A 135. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Mazda 121, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1953 Austin A 135 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda 121. (111 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 135 | 1996 Mazda 121 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 135 | 121 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2460 mm |
