1961 Austin 7 vs. 2010 Mazda 6
To start off, 2010 Mazda 6 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin 7 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 6 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1961 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 6 weights approximately 868 kg more than 1961 Austin 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Mazda 6 (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin 7. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin 7 | 2010 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | 7 | 6 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
