1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1980 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1980 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 28 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 118 kg more than 1952 Austin A 40. 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, 1980 Mazda Cosmo (151 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1980 Mazda Cosmo 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 | 1980 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 40 | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 65 L |
