1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1973 Mazda Luce is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda Luce (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda Luce weights approximately 10 kg more than 1956 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, 1973 Mazda Luce (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 40 | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 40 | Luce |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |
