1951 Austin A vs. 1970 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1970 Mazda Luce is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mazda Luce weights approximately 365 kg more than 1951 Austin A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A | 1970 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A | Luce |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2510 mm |
