1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1977 Mazda 121
To start off, 1977 Mazda 121 is newer by 26 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 2,615 cc (2 cylinders), 1977 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mazda 121 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mazda 121 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda 121 weights approximately 210 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.
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, 1977 Mazda 121 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda 121 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 | 1977 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | A 40 | 121 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2615 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |