1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1980 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1980 Mazda RX-7 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 2,292 cc, 1980 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 30 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.
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, 1980 Mazda RX-7 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Mazda RX-7 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 RX-7 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 40 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |
