1952 Austin A 40 vs. 2004 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2004 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 52 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 2,616 cc, 2004 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 420 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, 2004 Mazda RX-8 (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda RX-8 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 | 2004 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 40 | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 61 L |
