1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1975 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1975 Mazda RX-3 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,964 cc, 1975 Mazda RX-3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda RX-3 (100 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda RX-3 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 40 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1975 Mazda RX-3.
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, 1975 Mazda RX-3 (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda RX-3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 40 | 1975 Mazda RX-3 | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | A 40 | RX-3 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1199 cc | 1964 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2320 mm |