1953 Austin A 70 vs. 1998 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 70 weights approximately 30 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 70 | 1998 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 70 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |
