1966 Austin A 90 vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Austin A 90 weights approximately 470 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, 1966 Austin A 90 (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1966 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Austin A 90 | 1995 Mazda RX-01 | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | A 90 | RX-01 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2614 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 65 L |