1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1978 Mazda 818
To start off, 1978 Mazda 818 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 818 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1961 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, 1978 Mazda 818 (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin A 40 | 1978 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | A 40 | 818 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2320 mm |