1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1964 MG Midget
To start off, 1964 MG Midget is newer by 14 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, 1964 MG Midget (58 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1964 MG Midget.
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 MG Midget (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1964 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 40 | 1964 MG Midget | |
| Make | Austin | MG |
| Model | A 40 | Midget |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2032 mm |
