1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1978 Mazda 818
To start off, 1978 Mazda 818 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 40 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1978 Mazda 818.
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, 1978 Mazda 818 (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin A 40 | 1978 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | A 40 | 818 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2320 mm |