1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1973 Mazda Luce is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda Luce (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda Luce weights approximately 200 kg more than 1951 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mazda Luce (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 40 | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 40 | Luce |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
