1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1969 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1969 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 90 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1969 Mazda Cosmo.
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 90 (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 90 | 1969 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | A 90 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1954 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1962 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2210 mm |