1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1981 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1981 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (102 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 418 kg more than 1953 Austin A 30. 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, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (167 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 30. 1981 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1953 Austin A 30 has manual transmission. 1953 Austin A 30 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 30 | 1981 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | A 30 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1953 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2620 mm |