1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,614 cc, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (200 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1959 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (264 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 40 | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 40 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2430 mm |
