1953 Austin A 110 vs. 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin A 110 (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (116 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 110 weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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, 1953 Austin A 110 (287 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (130 Nm). This means 1953 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 110 | 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 110 | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |
