1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1998 Daihatsu Mira
To start off, 1998 Daihatsu Mira is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Daihatsu Mira (56 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daihatsu Mira should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 40 weights approximately 238 kg more than 1998 Daihatsu Mira.
Because 1998 Daihatsu Mira is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Daihatsu Mira will offer significantly more control. 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 40 (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (64 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Mira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 40 | 1998 Daihatsu Mira | |
| Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
| Model | A 40 | Mira |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 37 L |
