1961 Austin A 99 vs. 2002 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2002 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 99 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2002 Mazda RX-8.
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, 1961 Austin A 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1961 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 99 | 2002 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 99 | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2615 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 61 L |
