1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1971 Mazda 818
To start off, 1971 Mazda 818 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A 90 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1971 Mazda 818. (80 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 90 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1971 Mazda 818. 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, 1954 Austin A 90 (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda 818. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 90 | 1971 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 90 | 818 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2290 mm |
