1950 Austin A135 vs. 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata (167 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 895 kg more than 2010 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. Let's talk about torque, 1950 Austin A135 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A135 | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3995 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1245 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2329 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 48 L |
