1956 Austin A 90 vs. 1977 Mazda 929
To start off, 1977 Mazda 929 is newer by 21 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 90 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1977 Mazda 929.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 90 | 1977 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | A 90 | 929 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |