1957 Austin Princess vs. 1991 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1991 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1957 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin Princess weights approximately 880 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Mazda RX-7 (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin Princess | 1991 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | Princess | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2440 mm |