1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1973 Mazda 110 S
To start off, 1973 Mazda 110 S is newer by 18 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 1,962 cc, 1973 Mazda 110 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda 110 S (108 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda 110 S should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 40 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1973 Mazda 110 S.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mazda 110 S (142 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda 110 S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 40 | 1973 Mazda 110 S | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 40 | 110 S |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1962 cc |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2360 mm |
