1951 Austin A 40 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 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A 40 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 323. (44 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 40 weights approximately 178 kg more than 1977 Mazda 323. 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, 1951 Austin A 40 (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 323. (69 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 40 | 1977 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 40 | 323 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 64 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 812 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 40 L |
