1956 Austin A 90 vs. 1975 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1975 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (102 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 90 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1975 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, 1956 Austin A 90 (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. (167 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. 1975 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1956 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1956 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 90 | 1975 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | A 90 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |