1959 Austin A 99 vs. 1993 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 99 weights approximately 696 kg more than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
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, 1959 Austin A 99 (224 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1959 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 99 | 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 99 | AZ-1 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2240 mm |
