1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1996 Daihatsu Mira
To start off, 1996 Daihatsu Mira is newer by 46 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, 1996 Daihatsu Mira (64 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Daihatsu Mira should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Daihatsu Mira weights approximately 185 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Daihatsu Mira is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Daihatsu Mira will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Daihatsu Mira (100 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1996 Daihatsu Mira 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 | 1996 Daihatsu Mira | |
| Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
| Model | A 40 | Mira |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1470 mm |
