1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1970 Mazda 616
To start off, 1970 Mazda 616 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 40 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1970 Mazda 616.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1970 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 40 | 1970 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 40 | 616 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2480 mm |
