1954 Austin A 70 vs. 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 70 weights approximately 189 kg more than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 70 | 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 70 | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 87.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1250 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 50 L |
