1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1954 MG Midget
To start off, both 1954 Austin A 90 and 1954 MG Midget were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A 90 (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1954 MG Midget. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1954 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 90 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1954 MG Midget. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 90 | 1954 MG Midget | |
| Make | Austin | MG |
| Model | A 90 | Midget |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1466 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2400 mm |
