1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata (116 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 55 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata (130 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 55 | 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | A 55 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1955 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2270 mm |