1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1974 MG Midget
To start off, 1974 MG Midget is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 MG Midget is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 MG Midget (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 40 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 MG Midget (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 40 | 1974 MG Midget | |
| Make | Austin | MG |
| Model | A 40 | Midget |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2040 mm |
