1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1994 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1994 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 41 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 2,615 cc, 1994 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 620 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, 1994 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 30 | 1994 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 30 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 2615 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 77 L |
