1957 Austin A135 vs. 1986 Mazda 929
To start off, 1986 Mazda 929 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mazda 929 (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1957 Austin A135. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A135 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1986 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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Austin A135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda 929. (259 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda 929. 1986 Mazda 929 has automatic transmission and 1957 Austin A135 has manual transmission. 1957 Austin A135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mazda 929 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A135 | 1986 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | A135 | 929 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2720 mm |