1954 Austin A 135 vs. 1990 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mazda RX-7 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 135. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 135 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1990 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, 1954 Austin A 135 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mazda RX-7. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 135 | 1990 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | A 135 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2440 mm |