1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1977 Mazda 818
To start off, 1977 Mazda 818 is newer by 22 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 1,271 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mazda 818 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 30 kg more than 1977 Mazda 818.
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, 1977 Mazda 818 (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda 818 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 | 1977 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | A 40 | 818 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2320 mm |