1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1978 Mazda 929
To start off, 1978 Mazda 929 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 55 weights approximately 52 kg more than 1978 Mazda 929.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mazda 929 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 55 | 1978 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 55 | 929 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
