1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1977 Mazda 323
To start off, 1977 Mazda 323 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1977 Mazda 323.
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:
| 1951 Austin A 110 | 1977 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 110 | 323 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1271 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2320 mm |
