1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre vs. 1979 Mazda 121
To start off, 1979 Mazda 121 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. Both 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre and 1979 Mazda 121 are equipped with a 1,970 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda 121 (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda 121 should accelerate faster than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 121 weights approximately 14 kg more than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre | 1979 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
Model | 2-Litre | 121 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |