1955 Austin A 30 vs. 1993 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 802 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 30 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mazda AZ-1 weights approximately 154 kg more than 1955 Austin A 30.
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, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 (85 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 30. (54 Nm). This means 1993 Mazda AZ-1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 30 | 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 30 | AZ-1 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2240 mm |
