1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1963 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1963 Mazda R 360 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin A 40 (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1963 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1963 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 40 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1963 Mazda R 360. 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, 1955 Austin A 40 (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mazda R 360. (23 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 40 | 1963 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 40 | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 23 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |
