1953 Austin A 70 vs. 1977 Mazda 323
To start off, 1977 Mazda 323 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin A 70 (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 323. (44 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 70 weights approximately 468 kg more than 1977 Mazda 323. 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, 1953 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 323. (69 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 70 | 1977 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 70 | 323 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 812 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 40 L |
