1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1978 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1978 Mazda RX-3 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,963 cc, 1978 Mazda RX-3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda RX-3 (100 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda RX-3 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 40 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Mazda RX-3 (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda RX-3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 40 | 1978 Mazda RX-3 | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | A 40 | RX-3 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1963 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |