1954 Austin A 135 vs. 1995 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 41 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, 1995 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 135. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 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 655 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 135 | 1995 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 135 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 288 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 | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 77 L |
