1957 Austin A135 vs. 1997 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1997 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 40 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, 1997 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1957 Austin A135. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A135 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1997 Mazda RX-7.
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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mazda RX-7. (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A135 | 1997 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A135 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2430 mm |
