1956 Austin A 30 vs. 1963 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1963 Mazda R 360 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 802 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Austin A 30 (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1963 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin A 30 should accelerate faster than 1963 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 30 weights approximately 300 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, 1956 Austin A 30 (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mazda R 360. (23 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 30 | 1963 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 30 | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 23 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 63 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 55 L |
