1949 Austin A 70 vs. 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata (137 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 70 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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. 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata has automatic transmission and 1949 Austin A 70 has manual transmission. 1949 Austin A 70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 70 | 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 70 | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1840 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
