1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1994 Mazda Midge

To start off, 1994 Mazda Midge is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,323 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mazda Midge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda Midge (67 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda Midge should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 40 weights approximately 4 kg more than 1994 Mazda Midge.

Because 1951 Austin A 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Mazda Midge, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Mazda Midge (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda Midge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.

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