1954 Austin A 135 vs. 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A 135 (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 135 weights approximately 875 kg more than 2000 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, 1954 Austin A 135 (288 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (161 Nm). This means 1954 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 135 | 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 135 | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 58 L |
