1964 Austin A 110 vs. 1971 Mazda 818
To start off, 1971 Mazda 818 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin A 110 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1971 Mazda 818. (80 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 110 weights approximately 794 kg more than 1971 Mazda 818. 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, 1964 Austin A 110 (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda 818. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 110 | 1971 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 110 | 818 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2290 mm |
