1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1978 Mazda 818
To start off, 1978 Mazda 818 is newer by 24 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 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A 90 (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 90 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1978 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 (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 90 | 1978 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | A 90 | 818 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2320 mm |