1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1980 Mazda 323
To start off, 1980 Mazda 323 is newer by 20 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 55 weights approximately 312 kg more than 1980 Mazda 323.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 55 | 1980 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | A 55 | 323 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2320 mm |