1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1963 MG Midget
To start off, 1963 MG Midget is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Austin A 40 (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1963 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1963 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 231 kg more than 1963 MG Midget. 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, both vehicles can yield 84 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 40 | 1963 MG Midget | |
| Make | Austin | MG |
| Model | A 40 | Midget |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Top Speed | 127 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2032 mm |
