1958 Austin A 95 vs. 1979 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1979 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A 95 weights approximately 266 kg more than 1979 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, 1958 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Cosmo. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin A 95 | 1979 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | A 95 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |