1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1978 Mazda 616
To start off, 1978 Mazda 616 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 368 kg more than 1978 Mazda 616.
Let's talk about torque, 1951 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 70 | 1978 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 70 | 616 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2480 mm |
