1962 Austin A 60 vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 2,614 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP) has 181 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 60. (39 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 60 weights approximately 18 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
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, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (216 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 60. (87 Nm). This means 1995 Mazda RX-01 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin A 60 | 1995 Mazda RX-01 | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | A 60 | RX-01 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1487 cc | 2614 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 220 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 216 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |