1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1980 Mazda 929
To start off, 1980 Mazda 929 is newer by 25 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mazda 929 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1955 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Mazda 929 (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Mazda 929 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 | 1980 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 40 | 929 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |
