1951 Austin A vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 is newer by 27 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 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 626 (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 626 weights approximately 310 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.
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, 1978 Mazda 626 (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A | 626 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2520 mm |
